Banded with the possibility of a career in law enforcement

[Freebird 0]

I am succeeding in the sit ups and push ups and working on the run required, but am wondering if anybody out there is in law enforcement that has been banded?????? Detention officer would be the title. I would not be doing patrol on the streets.

Thank you in advance!!!!

[steph_co 9]

I'm not in law enforcement. I'm a lowly rent-a-cop security officer. :hurray: LOL But I have looked into law enforcement for quite awhile even before the band. I even saw this as an opportunity now as I'm getting smaller and don't feel like I'd be snickered at for asking if I could go on a ride-along. Our company works at the courthouse in our county and I know several of the detentions officers there. Good luck with everything! I hope you get your wish!

[adorkbl 156]

I am a dispatcher, have thought about moving over to the "other side" and become an officer but weight was always an issue. I may consider it still once I get down to my goal... but I love my current job too much me thinks.

I don't think the band would give you any issues what so ever. Best of luck in your endeavors!

[Pizzaman 0]

I'm in law enforcement and was recently banded. After 6 weeks post-op, I'll be considered "fit" for duty. A band should not impede you from entering law enforcement provided you meet height/weight requirements (which I did when I was hired - I gained a large amount of my excess weight after a nasty injury).