mum says i shouldn't join the police

my mum really doesn't want me to join the police (UK) as she thinks it is dangerous and it'll effect me mentally and says I'm too soft and the people who join it are the tough bully sort of figure join the police. is my mum right and what should I say to here to make it easier for her for me wanting to join

Reply 1

The RAR

21

Honestly with the current climate, knife attacks, terrorism and now those protests about Floyd it really is not the best time to be a police officer

Reply 2

the bear

20

it is a well paid secure job... but not for everyone.

Reply 3

The King3

10

Original post by Jim 121

my mum really doesn't want me to join the police (UK) as she thinks it is dangerous and it'll effect me mentally and says I'm too soft and the people who join it are the tough bully sort of figure join the police. is my mum right and what should I say to here to make it easier for her for me wanting to join

It's more dangerous to become a criminal, I know police fight them but at least they have backup. You should do whatever makes you happy, it is your life, so it's your decisions. Mums will be mums though.

Reply 4

Kerzen

17

Original post by Jim 121

my mum really doesn't want me to join the police (UK) as she thinks it is dangerous and it'll effect me mentally and says I'm too soft and the people who join it are the tough bully sort of figure join the police. is my mum right and what should I say to here to make it easier for her for me wanting to join

How old are you, Jim?

Reply 5

999tigger

19

Original post by Jim 121

my mum really doesn't want me to join the police (UK) as she thinks it is dangerous and it'll effect me mentally and says I'm too soft and the people who join it are the tough bully sort of figure join the police. is my mum right and what should I say to here to make it easier for her for me wanting to join

Handcuff her to the cooker and dont let her out for a week, tell her shes under house arrest and you cant listen as you have to be tough like she said. You need to changer your doorbell and her ringtone to the Bill theme tune.

Reply 6

lsc2002

16

If that’s what you wan to do and you’ve researched it, go for it 😊

Reply 7

GremlinIAMH

13

Honestly, go for it. You go through a lot of training and how to deal with certain situations and from that you'll find out whether you're up to it. Community officers seem to be a good position if you don't feel like you are up for the worse of it. Even if you don't end up wanting to deal with minor crime there are a lot of behind the scenes jobs as well.
People are right when they say the in the current climate it isn't the best job to be in, but you can't judge what it's going to be like in a few yrs from now.

Reply 8

Jim 121

OP

16

17 first year of college

(edited 3 years ago)

Original post by remussjhj01

You shouldn't. ACAB

guess we should get rid of all police then

**** feds

If you want to do it, go for it. But recognize that its not for everyone.
I suggest you do some research and see if you still want to be in the police force.