Would you rather be a State Trooper, or.....

[BP348]

Only one reason I would choose ADP over Texas State Trooper. $$$ Have you looked at the salary for each agency? Pay for the troopers is pitiful!! and that's with the pay raise they just got.

Before all of you start in on me I know that money isn't everything but it does count for something.

[North Patrol]

Come on BP348 we all know it wasn't the money that got you to leave Chicago. It was the adventure!!!

So how's "hunting"?

[Shockwave]

Only one reason I would choose ADP over Texas State Trooper. $$$ Have you looked at the salary for each agency? Pay for the troopers is pitiful!! and that's with the pay raise they just got.

Before all of you start in on me I know that money isn't everything but it does count for something.

What's ADP? I've been looking up Trooper Salary and you're right. Pay isn't as high as most local agencies......weird. I'm looking at applying for Dallas PD or Irving PD.

[O.C White]

Sorry for resurrecting an old ghost, but I found the thread very interesting.

I would not say State Troopers look intimidating but I think their professionalism is what intimidates people.

Professionalism does that to some people. It intimidates them.

I think 99% of the L.E.O's out there are professional, and they are usually the ones who have very little problems with the general public.

[normal1]

CHP ONLY does traffic related work!

NYSP does traffic and regular calls...many SP do. Most HP's are exactl;y that!

Since you necro'ed the thread ( :p ) I feel the need to reply to this particular post above.

Being an applicant with the CHP I made sure to ask about this. The California Highway Patrol is responsible for thousands of miles of highway, however there are times where they answer calls for service and they also do proactive work in unincorporated counties, meaning they backup sheriffs A LOT of times on domestics and other type of calls.

I'm just an applicant but I've been in quite a bit of ride-alongs and was fortunate enough to do several in just that environment, unincorporated counties. We did normal patrol off the highway and into the actual communities, talked to people in the community and did "Police work" there, they are DEFINITELY not JUST HIGHWAY.

:D

[stewie]

Since you necro'ed the thread ( :p ) I feel the need to reply to this particular post above.

Being an applicant with the CHP I made sure to ask about this. The California Highway Patrol is responsible for thousands of miles of highway, however there are times where they answer calls for service and they also do proactive work in unincorporated counties, meaning they backup sheriffs A LOT of times on domestics and other type of calls.

I'm just an applicant but I've been in quite a bit of ride-alongs and was fortunate enough to do several in just that environment, unincorporated counties. We did normal patrol off the highway and into the actual communities, talked to people in the community and did "Police work" there, they are DEFINITELY not JUST HIGHWAY.

:D

Yes the CHP does have jurisdiction throughout the state of CA and have the ability to leave the Freeways but TRUST ME they don't do that very often. As a Chippie expect to write a TON of citations, handle a trillion Traffic Collisions, and if you work at night make Deuce arrests (DUI). I work morning watch and see the CHP's come through our station alot to book deuces. Don't expect to handle many domestic violence calls (especially if your stationed near a big city).

Also the CHP does not handle criminal investigations only traffic. If that's what you want to do with your career great, but it's not for me. Just know what you're getting yourself into before you take the job. ;)

[normal1]

Yes the CHP does have jurisdiction throughout the state of CA and have the ability to leave the Freeways but TRUST ME they don't do that very often. As a Chippie expect to write a TON of citations, handle a trillion Traffic Collisions, and if you work at night make Deuce arrests (DUI). I work morning watch and see the CHP's come through our station alot to book deuces. Don't expect to handle many domestic violence calls (especially if your stationed near a big city).

Also the CHP does not handle criminal investigations only traffic. If that's what you want to do with your career great, but it's not for me. Just know what you're getting yourself into before you take the job. ;)

Yeah, thats exactly what I wanna do, but I dont limit myself, if the CHP doesnt want me, I'll go be city police any day, the goal is to get IN! :p -

You're right, they dont handle CIs they usually hand it off to the sheriff and in the same token the sheriff hands over traffic stuff to the CHP.

[Roger Dat]

I'm just an applicant but I've been in quite a bit of ride-alongs and was fortunate enough to do several in just that environment, unincorporated counties. :D

Hes not a CHP officer BUT he did stay in a holiday inn express last night!

[normal1]

Hes not a CHP officer BUT he did stay in a holiday inn express last night!

Damn Skippy!

[kels]

If I was young, skinny and still had hair, I would love to be a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper. The pay is pretty good and they have the better of two retirement plans.

Of course, being an old round bald deputy has its advantages.
I get to tease troopers about being radar cops:D

The troops I like, working for the State of Kansas sucks........................:mad:

[26Trainer]

It all depends on how you feel....you can help more folks being a city police officer or sheriff. Not that state officers don't do anything as they work their tails off also. You may be 20-30 miles from a call such as an accident and you gotta haul butt to get there. In my state troopers work 12 hours where as city and sheriff's work 8 hour days. Paid details are more abundant in the city and rural areas. But most of all you have to love what you are going to do....bottom line. Blue is blue is blue, god bless us all. And nothing against the Air Force but they are spoiled way too much and cry when they get their little hands dirty. That is unless they are CATM or SF.

[Wolfman]

I preferred local. I think a lot of it has to do with what our State Troopers do (NC). I have read a few different State Trooper responsibilities and they seem to vary. For instance, in NC (from speaking with troopers) - your "average" trooper starting out, works a lot of traffic on the freeways. After some seasoning, he can move on to Interdiction Type units, special groups comprised of varying agencies, etc. Where in another states their career-path and dutes may vary. [please feel free to correct me if I am wrong]

I honestly liked local because I wanted to work more of the "calls" type environment, i.e. getting called to settle disputes, etc etc. Troopers do it in my area as well, but not as often.

Bottom line, see what fits your vision of what you would like to do day in and day out. Both local and state police/troopers have extremely professional people (and both have the occasional dirt-bags) both ultimately help keep the public safe, and both jobs will give you a sense of accomplishment.

[narcpatrol]

I like wearing blue (In MN for the most part municipal wears blue, sheriffs dept. wears brown, and SP wear maroon).

I don't like writing accidents, and I don't particularly like writing tickets either, but I do. I like going call to call, and with the surrounding depts. having hundreds of squads available within minutes.

Just because we're cops, doesn't mean we all like doing the same stuff...