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What r/AskLE is talking about this week

r/AskLE has 135,002 members and 28 posts in the last 24 hours, with about 16.8 comments an hour right now. From the Redlisten index, refreshed daily.

135,002members
28posts in the last 24 hours, newest 2 h ago
16.8comments an hour right now, newest 34 min ago
124points on the top thread this week

Words coming up in r/AskLE this week

police24academy15advice13cop10work10law9process8officer8state8looking7best7life6

Top threads this week

  1. 10 years into cop wife life and here’s a no BS current opinion

    May 2025 my husband returned to swing shift after being a school officer for a few years (schedule WAS heaven) and wow has it made me remember how much being a cop spouse sucks. I KNOW it...

    124 points152 comments2 d ago
  2. Choosing to drop out of the academy

    I came here just to vent, but after a few weeks I have decided the career is not for me, I applaud all of you who can do the job and do it well, you guys are truly strong.

    89 points55 comments1 d ago
  3. Why are most police cars Ford Explorers now?

    Title, basically. But why? Overwhelmingly, it appears to be the case across most police departments in the US now. We basically went from Crown Vics to Ford Explorers being the generic cop car. I...

    67 points110 comments2 d ago
  4. Have you ever met a real life equivalent of Doofy in LE?

    Id imagine that law enforcement is not exempt from idiots, but would love to hear about one that stood out for you personally

    58 points36 comments5 d ago
  5. What is the weirdest thing you've seen someone do in the academy?
    49 points128 comments4 d ago
  6. Where do you piss on night shifts?

    Or when toilet is not available. Do you hold it in until you reach a restroom, or do you go somewhere else?

    37 points79 comments3 d ago
  7. Have y'all ever seen your Sheriff or Chief on patrol?
    29 points68 comments11 h ago
  8. Hardest school in LE?

    Howdy yall, using a throw away. Question for the group, what is the hardest school you’ve been to? I’m going to DRE school soon and I’ve heard it’s pretty rough, but very doable. Maybe it’s just...

    26 points41 comments4 d ago
  9. Ending process

    Everyone, I bring great news: so finally, after waiting a few months, I finally received my call. Monday, I’ll be getting my measurements and paperwork done. Following up with my swearing-in on...

    25 points18 comments1 d ago
  10. Patrol car tricks for tall guys

    I’m 6’6 have a Ford Explorer for my patrol car. Seats all the way down and back and I still find it difficult to work on my computer or get in and out as quick as my smaller counterparts. Any tips...

    23 points24 comments17 h ago

Newest posts

  1. General Discharged Under Honorable conditions
    1 points3 comments2 h ago
  2. I just applied for Phoenix PD!😍
    0 points3 comments3 h ago
  3. What’s the process to becoming a cop?
    3 points2 comments4 h ago
  4. Forearm tat and law enoforcement
    2 points5 comments4 h ago
  5. Orange County, CA Agencies
    3 points0 comments5 h ago
  6. Question for any service in Ontario - OPP, Toronto, York, etc.
    1 points5 comments6 h ago
  7. no chance I pass background investigation
    1 points20 comments7 h ago
  8. PD job in south Florida
    3 points8 comments7 h ago
  9. Okay or not acceptable
    0 points3 comments7 h ago
  10. Could law enforcement see a felony arrest on someone's record from 20+ years ago if it was dropped to a misdemeanor by the court later on?
    0 points11 comments7 h ago
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