LEOs & Neighbor Relations

[fishhoppa]

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[Tommy C]

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[CBR_rider]

Ye sir, that is the route he took. They are CHP officers before the step forward

what? The governor is protected by members of CHP's Protective Services Division.

To the OP, it's a mixed bag. Would I prefer that no one except for neighbor/friends/family that I explicitly trust knew I was a LEO? Of course! For that reason I take great pains to not be seen in/around my house with duty gear/marked units/etc. That being said, I think that by now all of my immediate neighbors know I am a LEO. They are all, however, fantastic neighbors. Some have family in the business and are particularly understanding; the rest are just good ol' Americans. I understand I am in a somewhat unique situation by having ALL good neighbors, but I personally find it important to get to know my neighbors a little bit. We all watch out for each other, eat food together now and then, etc. I know when I leave town that if an "undesirable" were to start creeping around my property my neighbors would call both myself and the local law enforcement in a heartbeat. And I'd do the same for them.

[TRICKSTER]

Definitely depends on the neighborhood. Once I got to know the neighbors, I felt comfortable taking the patrol car home for Code 7. When I first moved in and the neighbors asked what type of work I did, I just told them that I worked for a local government in the compliance department.

[Ron-Solo]

Ye sir, that is the route he took. They are CHP officers before the step forward

Um, if he protects the Governor, he's still CHP. If he thinks he's Secret Service, he's delusional

[kermit315]

My neighbors all know. If I had not told them, the BI knocking on their doors would have clued them in. But, I live in a great neighborhood. Starting across the street and going around the cul de sac back to the cross street, I have a LT in the same agency, a retired Master Chief, a retired Sergeant First Class, a pair of teachers at a catholic school, active Navy, new people I dont know that well yet, me, an EMT, more active navy, and a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant.

I dont feel like I have to worry too much.

[Garyson1311]

My next door neighbor is a retired deputy (34 years on the job), 2 houses down from that lives a current deputy and down the street is the head mechanic in the area for the CHP (Probably net technically LEO, but involved in LE) and I personally don't ever ask those kinds of favors or anything from them. We talk, shoot the breeze or what not but that's about it. I really think it depends on who lives next door versus the pure and simple fact that you are LE. I am in the hiring process for an LE job and if I get in, I don't plan on advertising but I don't plan on concealing it too much, either.

[BigStiCK]

Um, if he protects the Governor, he's still CHP. If he thinks he's Secret Service, he's delusional

If they're working protection for Brown, they're CHP Officers.

I live in a nice, quiet neighborhood. My immediate neighbors to either side know, as well as the two immediately across the street. I try to keep positive relations with all of them (They're all good peeps).

My neighbor 5 houses up is a LEO as well.

I have driven the patrol car home several times for a quick lunch or just to see the wifey/ kiddos. My 5 year old always makes me turn on the Code 3 lights

I otherwise try to maintain a low profile, if that makes sense.

It all depends on your surroundings I guess. I did make it a point to get to know my neighbors as soon as I moved in.

YMMV

[fal_762x51]

My neighbors think I am probably on welfare or grow weed. My crazy old Israeli neighbor knows, but we have known each other a long time. I just don't bring it up when socializing with them and change my clothing at work.

[Watchur6]

I too live in a sketchy neighborhood and I try to keep my profession to myself. I live around some of my clients, its not easy. I've been seen by a former inmate in front of my home, that wasn't fun. Most of my neighbors are OK with a few exceptions. I've been questioned by couple of nosy neighbors because I leave for work when its dark and come home when they leave for work. Move when you can, if you can.

[omgwtfbbq]

I too live in a sketchy neighborhood and I try to keep my profession to myself. I live around some of my clients, its not easy. I've been seen by a former inmate in front of my home, that wasn't fun. Most of my neighbors are OK with a few exceptions. I've been questioned by couple of nosy neighbors because I leave for work when its dark and come home when they leave for work. Move when you can, if you can.

My first run in outside of work with one of the offenders I supervised was right in front of my house, he was driving one way, and I was driving the other. He saw me and waved, I waved back, and instead of turning into my drive way, I kept driving.

Next time I had a visit with him he asked if I lived in the area. I told him I was on my way to Target.

[loopsb]

I had to go around and introduce myself to all my immediate neighbors and list them in my background packet. They all eventually got a visit and some questions about whether I ever fight with my wife or if I am visibly drunk or loud at night,etc.