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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Apr 18 2006 :  12:02:43 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Message
Greetings,
I wonder if there is someone on this forum who works in law enforcement, especially a local police department? I would like to find out more about the work of a police officer. It would be wonderful to find an officer who practices deep meditation and other practices related to AYP. I would be interested to know how an officer could balance his or her work with spiritual practice in the face of abnormal situations, long works hours, and odd work hours?
I am very young and am just researching different careers right now; I am interested in law enforcement because civil service is appealing to me. My big question is, will this career be compatible with my spiritual practice? For example, I probably would have joined the armed forces except for the fact that I would not be able to properly practice kriyas and meditation in privacy. Thank you, Hunter

Shanti

USA
4854 Posts

Posted - Apr 18 2006 :  4:40:25 PM  Show Profile  Visit Shanti's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Welcome Hunter.
Cannot help you with an answer.. but I hope you will find one.
-Shanti.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Apr 19 2006 :  6:54:35 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Thank you Shanti.
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weaver

832 Posts

Posted - Apr 19 2006 :  8:29:45 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Hello Hunter and welcome to the forum!

I am not in law enforcement, but I will attempt to give a basic answer to your question about AYP being compatible with such a career. I believe that AYP can be made to work successfully with any career or lifestyle, there is plenty of room for flexibility, and one will just have to adjust the time of practices around the schedule. This subject is discussed more in AYP Lesson 18:
http://www.aypsite.org/18.html

The increased stability of mind and other positive effects of AYP will of course be of benefit within work in law enforcement, as in any work, making one more able to make balanced decisions and keeping the head cool in difficult situations.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Apr 21 2006 :  10:30:21 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Thank you Weaver for your encouraging advice. I am in awe of the AYP lessons and amazed by this forum where all I see written is loving support and expansiveness.
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Yoda

USA
284 Posts

Posted - Apr 24 2006 :  10:36:32 PM  Show Profile  Visit Yoda's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Hunter,

I think you can do it. But keep in mind, handing out speeding tickets is bad karma.

-Yoda
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AYPforum

351 Posts

Posted - Oct 27 2007 :  11:39:30 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
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Scott

USA
969 Posts

Posted - Nov 06 2007 :  12:40:11 PM  Show Profile  Visit Scott's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
The original question is quite old, but I will answer.

I've been in the military for a few years, and am deployed overseas right now. At first when you think of a soldier or a cop (someone who has to uphold justice) you don't think they could be someone who is interested in spiritual matters...at least I tend not to! The two lifestyles almost seem to conflict.

But they don't have to.

Each of us must do what he/she feels is right. If that leads you to becoming a cop or something like it, then you're doing the correct thing. We each have to translate the yamas and niyamas in our own cultural and philosophical context.

For me personally, I saw the need to help defend my country...so I joined. I was changed when I saw my friend's child, and I wanted to protect that innocence. To protect the peacefulness of my country that I grew up knowing. Sure, it's got its problems, but at least a person is free to live how they choose. So those were my reasons for joining the military.

On a day to day basis, I continually assess whether what I'm doing is in line with my spiritual ideals or if it's not. If I'm being a kind person, and ultimately doing good things for everyone while I do my job here.

There is a bit of a problem in setting aside time to do practices. Doing a traditional AYP practice is impossible for me, without a doubt. My sleep schedule is completely messed up, and a lot of the time I'm busy working. But there's also a lot of free time, so I've taken up an Iyengar style asana practice. I've also been doing "awareness watching awareness" meditation for a few months now. It's the most effective style I've found for me, personally, and I can do it before bed or right after I wake up. I don't need to sit in siddhasana (that does help greatly though)..I can just lay there and do it, so no one gets all weirded out.

Alright, so those are my thoughts on the subject. To sum it up: you can make it work, if it's meant to work for you.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2008 :  2:29:27 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
It is almost two years later and I had totally forgotten about pursuing a law enforcement career...Guess what...On March 25th I am taking an examination in order to become an officer for the San Francisco Police Department.

I was on the farm for 1.5 days and I felt that being a farmer is no longer for me, excluding my gardening hobby, and then I thought: "Now, I want to be a police officer."
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Scott

USA
969 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2008 :  2:45:11 PM  Show Profile  Visit Scott's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Good luck on your exam, Hunter.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2008 :  6:12:25 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Thank you, Scott.

I am also going to start researching the FBI.
I used to read a lot about the CIA and FBI when I was 8 to 12 years old with the intention of becoming an agent in the future.
Somewhere along the way I separated myself from those desires.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Mar 09 2008 :  9:29:58 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
I am having such a great time with my studies and training.

I borrowed a book from the main library titled Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice by A.C. Germann, Frank D. Day, and Robert R.J. Gallati(former police chief of New York City).

Here is the basis of the book, in my owns words, upon which all other material within it expands:

"Because criminal justice activities focus upon people, the fundamental question in any study of criminal justice is 'What is the individual?'" (6)

"If a human being is seen as a complex totality unified with the universe, decisions to act and change and move history forward will be seen as in harmony with destiny as an open system onto existence, and with capacity to enter into union with life" (11).

Holding a firm vision of the goals and purpose of humanity will better allow us to "...judge the applicability of this or that law, method, or technique" (11).

The Individual
America is a western culture and the primary belief of western culture, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and in our Constitution, is that all individuals are expressions or children of a universal creative force called God. It is the purpose of humans to grow into full maturity, to grow into full human personality, for each individual to find his or her own unique greatness, and to constantly learn and evolve as individuals and as a society.
(Remember, this is coming from a textbook about law enforcement and criminal justice.)

The State
In order for the people to walk the path towards their endeavors, they require a safe and free climate to grow; an environment of natural order. There is a factor called crime which disrupts the natural order and is the reason people create a state and its institutions in order to maintain natural order. Just the same, a farmer does not actually grow or create plants and fruits, she learns about the natural unfoldment of plants and assists in the process.

The law enforcement agents of the state are directly involved in the maintenance of order(I wrote "maintenance", not "creation") and prevention of crime.

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It is not important whether this basis for law enforcement and state is practiced and lived in reality, it is more important to realize that this can be a beneficial guiding vision for society; the real and forgotten American Dream.

Edited by - Hunter on Mar 09 2008 9:35:53 PM
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Mar 09 2008 :  9:49:03 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
I am so enjoying the studying of this subject that I think I could study law full-time. In the least, I will continue to always study law on the side as a hobby.


Something I am learning as a recurring theme: It is one of the duties of law enforcement agents to find and maintain a balance between law and equity; two sides of the same "coin". Equity is what keeps it all human.

Equity: This is a great word to define and spend some time researching.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Mar 24 2008 :  2:51:18 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Here I go!

Tomorrow morning (March 25th) at 8:00 AM, I am taking my police officer written examination for the San Francisco Police Department.

I have been studying my heart out for the exam and the oral board interview, which will take place at a later time.

Edited by - Hunter on Mar 24 2008 2:54:10 PM
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weaver

832 Posts

Posted - Mar 24 2008 :  3:00:08 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Good luck Hunter, I'm sure you will do well!
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Nancy

USA
71 Posts

Posted - Mar 26 2008 :  7:12:20 PM  Show Profile  Visit Nancy's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Hunter
My husband has been a police officer for 22 years and meditates and is spiritual as well. Work is work. I would like to think that Yoda was JOKING when the statement of handing out tickets was bad karma...
Think about being in Service..... as they say to do here in this forum and when a person is on a path of finding self.
Never, Ever put your guard down or place yourself in a situation where your saftey will be questioned.

Work is work - Spirituality and Meditation is not WORK

Does everyboy on this forum go around at their jobs and talk about their meditation all day long? I doubt it
Is no one on this forum in a management position where at times they have to reprimand or even FIRE someone? I doubt it

ONLY ALL Good Karma will come your way as a result of your choice to be in service 24 - 7.

I have watched my husband put that vest on nightly, for 10 years, and never once forget to say a quick prayer that he comes back home. When 4 am rolls around and he is not home, I cant go back to sleep until I hear from him.
Throughout his 22 years, he can tell you many stories, from undercover, detective, to DUI, SWAT TEAM, FTO, Street Cop, that when I say ONLY GOOD KARMA CAN COME YOUR WAY, you will believe me.
WORK IS WORK - Dont ever put your guard down, even on a simple routine traffic stop with a single fragile women in the car.
Meditation will help you get through the harder stuff, like when you need to tell a mom that you found their child, but their child is dead
like when the "BAD GUY" tries and attack you or grab at your weapons
ONLY GOOD KARMA CAN COME FOR BEING IN SERVICE AND RISKING YOUR LIFE DAILY FOR OTHERS
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Mar 27 2008 :  01:05:02 AM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Nancy,
Thank you for the advice, your response means so much more to me than I am able to convey through this text.


Regarding my exam, I felt confident and completely prepared for the written examination. My physical agility test will take place on April 16th, followed by the oral board interview on April 19th, which I am preparing myself for through study and practice.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Apr 05 2008 :  02:13:46 AM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
I just received notice in the mail that I passed my writen examination!
I am scheduled to take my departmental interview April 16th and my physical ability test on April 19th.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Apr 18 2008 :  4:57:14 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
I passed my departmental interview! Onward to the next step...
Tomorrow morning I have a physical ability test.
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Echo

United Kingdom
48 Posts

Posted - Apr 18 2008 :  5:09:24 PM  Show Profile  Visit Echo's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
quote:
Originally posted by Hunter

I passed my departmental interview! Onward to the next step...
Tomorrow morning I have a physical ability test.



Well done! And good luck!
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Jul 05 2008 :  4:51:35 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Well, I have had such a great learning experience these past four months. Upon following my heart, I have concluded that I do not want to work as a police officer.

On Thursday, I had such a great interview with a superb organic produce distributor in San Francisco called Veritable Vegetable. www.veritablevegetable.com

Organic and sustainable agriculture is definitely my passion and I feel excited about working for this particular company. I will find out this Monday if I am to be hired.
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Scott

USA
969 Posts

Posted - Jul 05 2008 :  8:19:26 PM  Show Profile  Visit Scott's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Cool! It's good to get an update, I was wondering what you did.
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david_obsidian

USA
2602 Posts

Posted - Jul 05 2008 :  10:48:13 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Hunter, just glad that you're going to follow what you think is best for you. If that's in sustainable farming, great. If it had been in law enforcement, that would have been fine too.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Jul 06 2008 :  1:44:23 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
David and Scott, Thank you for the encouragement.
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Hunter

USA
252 Posts

Posted - Jul 07 2008 :  7:31:16 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hunter's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
I just spoke with the human resources manager at Veritable Vegetable and I got the job!
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Balance

USA
967 Posts

Posted - Jul 08 2008 :  03:37:25 AM  Show Profile  Visit Balance's Homepage  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
quote:
Originally posted by Hunter

I just spoke with the human resources manager at Veritable Vegetable and I got the job!



Pretty cool how you went into that whole thing. Congrats on your job! Organic produce is da bomb!

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