02-27-2008, 06:55 AM
First allow me to thank each LEO who reads this for everything you do and the sacrifices you make to serve our community/ state each day!!
I have decided to post this quest/ bulletin on the FDLE LEO Affairs page for three reasons.
1) I currently reside in the Great State of Florida
2) I realize that FDLE is comprised of several different divisions and agents who derive from various LE agencies and positions.
3) I plan to become a LEO in the state of Florida
In order to acquire an accurate answer to the question I am preparing to pose, I will provide a brief description of my situation.
I am currently 20yoa and will be 21yoa in the coming months. I am originally from up north and have been in Florida since 11/04. For as far back as I can recall I have always aspired to become a LEO. Growing up with a father who committed domestic violence towards my mother, sister, I the police officers were always my hero's and role models. While still residing up north I was a police explorer and participated in my high school's Army JROTC program.
Shortly after moving to Florida I joined my local Sheriff's Office Explorer Post. After four approx. 3 years as an explorer with my post I resigned as a Sgt. to become a dispatcher for the S.O. While working as a dispatcher for the S.O I made several mistakes. Though complimented for my knowledge of the F.S.S's and my ability to properly classify calls for service and convey information in a clear, calm, and concise manner to agency members I made mistakes that resulted in my dismissal from the S.O.
Within my first year as a civilian employee I had made mistakes such as arriving late for read-off, using an individual (private radio frequency) when not permitted to do so (though a common occurrence at the S.O by all dispatchers), and other minor infractions. After working at the S.O for about 7 months I made the mistake of dating a female dispatcher, who's mother is a 29 year veteran Sgt. of the S.O and who's father is a Major Crimes Det. at the S.O. Eventually the relationship did not work out, simply because the dispatcher I was dating became controlling; I broke off the relationship. She became vindictive and advised that I had "F***ed with the wrong B***h". Well, I suppose that I had.
In order to attend to police academy I had sold my at the time current vehicle and purchased an ex-police interceptor (white 01' Ford Crown Vic) for $2,500. Though, I had saved enough funds to attend the academy I would not have been able to attend with my at the time car and insurance payments. Therefore, the Crown Vic was a good buy. (and I like the crown vic, I admit that I think it's a cool looking car)
Approx. two weeks after purchasing the vehicle and allegation was made by an anon co-worker that I had conducted a traffic stop in the vehicle. The allegation was false, and still today I am upset that such an allegation was ever made.
When it was time for my 1yr evaluation, the Capt. had recommended a 90 day extension of my probationary period. Within the first 30 days of that extended probation period (less than a week after the allegation of the traffic stop was made) the Capt. had a list of mistakes that I had made such as those listed above. The Capt. informed me that I had a decision to make. He explained that I needed to separate myself from the S.O. I had to decide between resigning from the S.O or being terminated. I resigned....and I was in shock....heck I even broke down and teared up while in the Capt's office. My life long dream/ goal has been to become a LEO and now I was being forced to leave my position as a dispatcher.
In conclusion, I realize that I have made several mistakes in the past. I know that I was foolish and I take full responsibility for my careless action. It has been 6 months since I have resigned from the S.O. I have recently applied to another agency for a certified corrections sponsorship position and was not selected for the position. I have not committed any crime, however, I feel as though I have!
My question is simply this: Are my chances of becoming a LEO gone?
I am planning to obtain my 2yr degree, join the Air Force, and then attend the LEO academy. I am committed to becoming a LEO, it is my goal and as those who know me would say.....It is my passion.
Any words of wisdom/ advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!!
Aspiring to become a LEO!
I have decided to post this quest/ bulletin on the FDLE LEO Affairs page for three reasons.
1) I currently reside in the Great State of Florida
2) I realize that FDLE is comprised of several different divisions and agents who derive from various LE agencies and positions.
3) I plan to become a LEO in the state of Florida
In order to acquire an accurate answer to the question I am preparing to pose, I will provide a brief description of my situation.
I am currently 20yoa and will be 21yoa in the coming months. I am originally from up north and have been in Florida since 11/04. For as far back as I can recall I have always aspired to become a LEO. Growing up with a father who committed domestic violence towards my mother, sister, I the police officers were always my hero's and role models. While still residing up north I was a police explorer and participated in my high school's Army JROTC program.
Shortly after moving to Florida I joined my local Sheriff's Office Explorer Post. After four approx. 3 years as an explorer with my post I resigned as a Sgt. to become a dispatcher for the S.O. While working as a dispatcher for the S.O I made several mistakes. Though complimented for my knowledge of the F.S.S's and my ability to properly classify calls for service and convey information in a clear, calm, and concise manner to agency members I made mistakes that resulted in my dismissal from the S.O.
Within my first year as a civilian employee I had made mistakes such as arriving late for read-off, using an individual (private radio frequency) when not permitted to do so (though a common occurrence at the S.O by all dispatchers), and other minor infractions. After working at the S.O for about 7 months I made the mistake of dating a female dispatcher, who's mother is a 29 year veteran Sgt. of the S.O and who's father is a Major Crimes Det. at the S.O. Eventually the relationship did not work out, simply because the dispatcher I was dating became controlling; I broke off the relationship. She became vindictive and advised that I had "F***ed with the wrong B***h". Well, I suppose that I had.
In order to attend to police academy I had sold my at the time current vehicle and purchased an ex-police interceptor (white 01' Ford Crown Vic) for $2,500. Though, I had saved enough funds to attend the academy I would not have been able to attend with my at the time car and insurance payments. Therefore, the Crown Vic was a good buy. (and I like the crown vic, I admit that I think it's a cool looking car)
Approx. two weeks after purchasing the vehicle and allegation was made by an anon co-worker that I had conducted a traffic stop in the vehicle. The allegation was false, and still today I am upset that such an allegation was ever made.
When it was time for my 1yr evaluation, the Capt. had recommended a 90 day extension of my probationary period. Within the first 30 days of that extended probation period (less than a week after the allegation of the traffic stop was made) the Capt. had a list of mistakes that I had made such as those listed above. The Capt. informed me that I had a decision to make. He explained that I needed to separate myself from the S.O. I had to decide between resigning from the S.O or being terminated. I resigned....and I was in shock....heck I even broke down and teared up while in the Capt's office. My life long dream/ goal has been to become a LEO and now I was being forced to leave my position as a dispatcher.
In conclusion, I realize that I have made several mistakes in the past. I know that I was foolish and I take full responsibility for my careless action. It has been 6 months since I have resigned from the S.O. I have recently applied to another agency for a certified corrections sponsorship position and was not selected for the position. I have not committed any crime, however, I feel as though I have!
My question is simply this: Are my chances of becoming a LEO gone?
I am planning to obtain my 2yr degree, join the Air Force, and then attend the LEO academy. I am committed to becoming a LEO, it is my goal and as those who know me would say.....It is my passion.
Any words of wisdom/ advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!!
Aspiring to become a LEO!