Ok, let's get straight to the point...
Do I have COP written all over me? Or better yet, WITNESS?!
Folks, I have been the unfortunate victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time - but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, I must say, because in these 3 incidents, which have all occurred within a matter of 2 weeks has been a little too much for me to consume. However, I must say it has opened up my curiosity.
Here's my problem - I am a convicted felon, residing in California and my probation is due for termination in November 2005. I have stayed clean for 3 years following the crime I committed, and have actually helped law enforcement officers and my community by volunteering my time and efforts for a better future for us all.
The nature of my crime I would rather not discuss, but it is unrelated to drugs or violence if that gives you any idea.
Anyway, these past 2 weeks have been overwhelming - consider this; I have been the witness to 3 crimes, two of which were hit and run, and the most recent occurred earlier this evening of a theft/robbery. Am I supposed to be involved with law enforcement now that I am on the "straight and narrow" and cleaned up my life? I have always admired police officers, ever since I was a kid - unfortunately I made a horrible mistake and got myself in jail for a few months. I was given a break, however, and I have been advised by my probation officer that I can request to remove my felony to a misdemeanor, but I have also been told by other parties that I can request to have the entire conviction expunged.
My question here is, what are my chances of becoming part of the law enforcement community with a 1st time felony and completion of my 3 year probation plus community service involvement?
I must tell you, I have wanted to use handcuffs and tazer guns in order to detain these criminals in all 3 crimes I was a witness of, they all ran off like cowards instead of facing their responsibility - but I felt so horrible, not being able to do more for the innocent victims. In all 3 incidents, I was able to stop these criminals from running from the law, but I do not have the authority to do so. I believe now, that if I had the authority and resources for detaining these criminals the victims would be in a better situation at this point. Is it normal to feel this guilty? Is this a sign of what I should do with my life?
Please help me find an answer. I am overwhelmed by all I have witnessed within 2 weeks' time. Unbelievable.
Do I have COP written all over me? Or better yet, WITNESS?!
Folks, I have been the unfortunate victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time - but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, I must say, because in these 3 incidents, which have all occurred within a matter of 2 weeks has been a little too much for me to consume. However, I must say it has opened up my curiosity.
Here's my problem - I am a convicted felon, residing in California and my probation is due for termination in November 2005. I have stayed clean for 3 years following the crime I committed, and have actually helped law enforcement officers and my community by volunteering my time and efforts for a better future for us all.
The nature of my crime I would rather not discuss, but it is unrelated to drugs or violence if that gives you any idea.
Anyway, these past 2 weeks have been overwhelming - consider this; I have been the witness to 3 crimes, two of which were hit and run, and the most recent occurred earlier this evening of a theft/robbery. Am I supposed to be involved with law enforcement now that I am on the "straight and narrow" and cleaned up my life? I have always admired police officers, ever since I was a kid - unfortunately I made a horrible mistake and got myself in jail for a few months. I was given a break, however, and I have been advised by my probation officer that I can request to remove my felony to a misdemeanor, but I have also been told by other parties that I can request to have the entire conviction expunged.
My question here is, what are my chances of becoming part of the law enforcement community with a 1st time felony and completion of my 3 year probation plus community service involvement?
I must tell you, I have wanted to use handcuffs and tazer guns in order to detain these criminals in all 3 crimes I was a witness of, they all ran off like cowards instead of facing their responsibility - but I felt so horrible, not being able to do more for the innocent victims. In all 3 incidents, I was able to stop these criminals from running from the law, but I do not have the authority to do so. I believe now, that if I had the authority and resources for detaining these criminals the victims would be in a better situation at this point. Is it normal to feel this guilty? Is this a sign of what I should do with my life?
Please help me find an answer. I am overwhelmed by all I have witnessed within 2 weeks' time. Unbelievable.
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