Wannabe

[bgofast72]

Am I a Wannebe if I was before and want to again? I keep hearing that here and was just wondering. I thought we all were Wannabe's before we actually became the Arebe's.

-Brad

[AmericanMan]

Am I a Wannebe if I was before and want to again? I keep hearing that here and was just wondering. I thought we all were Wannabe's before we actually became the Arebe's.

-Brad

I consider myself a Wannebe. However I never was until I became an Explorer. I have been around LE, so now it is in me. Not to mention I have been placed in some dramtic and touching experieces with LEO'S. Is it really such a bad thing?

[bgofast72]

Not at all in my opinion LT. EXPLORER. You might have misunderstood me, I was an officer in Oklahoma for 4 years and stopped in 2000. I want to go back doing it as a reserve officer. I keep seeing people say Wannabe in some of the posts and I took it bad, so I just wanted to ask that question. I guess I did not put it right the way I meant it to be, I just wish they would have had Explorers where I grew up at.

-Brad

[PhilipCal]

Wannabe

If you've served four years as an Officer, you're hardly a "wannabe". Career goals change from time to time, and apparently that happened to you. Assuming that you left your former agency in good standing, it seems to me, you'd be a natural for a reserve slot. Look around, see if some departments have a reserve program, then get busy and apply. Good luck.

[wannabeenytrp]

Somebody call my name?

[bgofast72]

Thanks PhilipCal, I never give up when I feel the Cop Bug. It's in my blood like true cops I guess.

-Brad

[gotthblues]

Thanks PhilipCal, I never give up when I feel the Cop Bug. It's in my blood like true cops I guess.

-Brad

it has two definitions. one- a goof ball who drives a retired crown vic, *with cage, spot light* and wears police tshirts from wal mart
#two- is a legitimate applicant.
just depends on who you are talking about

[Bodie]

We hardly ever refer to a "legitimate" candidate as a "WANNABE but if you

1 Own an old wore out CV with spotlight and cage
2. Collect Police Tee Shirts and wear them with black BDU pants
3. Have an old Adam 12 Poster
4. Watch "COPS" and believe that they are NOT acting
5. Own a complete gun belt but have no gun
6. Have a stun gun and have zapped your self more then once
7. Have failed to get an education beyond high school and can't even spell
" G E D"
8. Are known by local cops all too well yet have never been arrested.
9. Have old light bar on your bed headboard & it works
10. Eat doughnouts even though you don't care for them.
11. Bought an Aluminum clipboard to carry to school

and the list could go on and on.


However if

1. You are enrolled in school and are attending class
2. Have a job and are supporting yourself
3. Drive any car that can't be mistaken for "Da Man"
4. Dress normally
5. The local cops could care less who you are
6. Have a plan in place to get you from A to Z in the hiring process

Then you are a "Candidate"

[mosetti]

Hahaha This had me howling. Maybe you should change your name. Everytime wannabe is mentioned, which is a lot on this site, your ears (eyes?) will perk up.

What does BDU stand for? I keep seeing those initials on this site.

It stands for Battle Dress Uniform.

[scooterlee]

I agree w/ Bodie 100%


STAY SAFE!

[AmericanMan]

We hardly ever refer to a "legitimate" candidate as a "WANNABE but if you

1 Own an old wore out CV with spotlight and cage
2. Collect Police Tee Shirts and wear them with black BDU pants
3. Have an old Adam 12 Poster
4. Watch "COPS" and believe that they are NOT acting
5. Own a complete gun belt but have no gun
6. Have a stun gun and have zapped your self more then once
7. Have failed to get an education beyond high school and can't even spell
" G E D"
8. Are known by local cops all too well yet have never been arrested.
9. Have old light bar on your bed headboard & it works
10. Eat doughnouts even though you don't care for them.
11. Bought an Aluminum clipboard to carry to school

and the list could go on and on.


However if

1. You are enrolled in school and are attending class
2. Have a job and are supporting yourself
3. Drive any car that can't be mistaken for "Da Man"
4. Dress normally
5. The local cops could care less who you are
6. Have a plan in place to get you from A to Z in the hiring process

Then you are a "Candidate"

What if I dress nicely and fall under no category exept the fact the local LE knows me? Am I a wannabe? The only reason they know me is because I work with them.

[Bodie]

Based on some of your previous posts Lt Explorer you are close to being a Wannabe but some people may say you're only one or two comments away from getting there.

Since Explorers are CIVILIANS and you have all the lights etc you say you have on your PV and own all the police related goodies it doesn't take Jeff Foxworthy to say "Ya Might Be a Wannabe"

[AmericanMan]

Based on some of your previous posts Lt Explorer you are close to being a Wannabe but some people may say you're only one or two comments away from getting there.

Since Explorers are CIVILIANS and you have all the lights etc you say you have on your PV and own all the police related goodies it doesn't take Jeff Foxworthy to say "Ya Might Be a Wannabe"

First of all you must be confusing me with someone else. I do not drive a CV PV. In fact I almost bought a cv becasue of the durability and then realized that folks might think I'm obsessed. Don't forget....I don't want to be a "COP" I want to be "Court Security". Also you stole my line "Ya might be a Wannabe"

[letshearit4blue]

First of all you must be confusing me with someone else. I do not drive a CV PV. In fact I almost bought a cv becasue of the durability and then realized that folks might think I'm obsessed. Don't forget....I don't want to be a "COP" I want to be "Court Security". Also you stole my line "Ya might be a Wannabe"

LT, you're making it worse for yourself....
I agree with Bodie there is a difference between a "Wannabe" and a "Gonnabe".
I hope doing a couple of the things on your list doesn't necessarily make me a "wannabe", lol

[ufresdave]

Why are you so into court security. I havent heard that one yet.