Changing jobs?

[sophie29]

Hello.


I am a police officer, and have only been on for 2 years, so still very early in my career.. I am 9 weeks pregnant. As you all know, law enforcement is not the best field to be in at the moment. I'm just wondering if anyone out there was working in something similar before being pregnant and left, or stayed? I've really been debating if I want to continue in this field after my baby is born, first child...

[mags242001]

I'm in almost the same career. Just federal n I'm 32 weeks pregnant. This is my 2nd pregnancy while in the patrol. My 1st pregnancy I worked the field til I was 4 months pregnant but was my decision as management can not tell u to go administrative duties unless u want to.  After my 4th month I thought I was placing the other agents at risk cuz since they knew I was pregnant they had a more protective concern abt the baby getting hurt so then I asked for administrative duties n worked in the office still with cases where subjects were getting prosecuted. But everyone was so wonderful. Since the majority r guys they always were so concerned n supportive  (which I wasn't expecting ). This time around 7 years later b4 i got pregnant I put in for a position at headquarters n got it. It's a 2 year position then I go back to the field so I thought it was perfect time for me to get pregnant again since my husband has been asking me too. I just had to provide a letter from my doc saying he doesn't recommend me attending my regular quarterly shooting qualifications. All my other duties r the same. But if u like ur profession don't leave it cuz of pregnancy they will work with u.

[Mrsjackson0406]

Good luck!!!!

[sophie29]

Thank you! I hadn't thought about staying with the dept. But that could be something to look into. Thank you.

[Mrsjackson0406]

I can sort of relate. I was a probation officer for 2 years prior to my husband and I ttc. I thought long and hard if it was the field for me once we decided to expand our family. I worked every holiday and double shifts when others called out. I decoded than my family was more important than a career so I applied for a Social Worker position within the same county and got the job. I am still with the same county just a different department so no break in service. I am happy I made the decision to give law enforcement up. Now my husband and I are expecting out second son Dec 27th. BTW, I quit law enforcement July of last year. For you, you need to make a choice what is best for you and you family.

[sophie29]

Yeah, I got on deskduty as soon as I could. :-) I know a lot of females that had been on and continued. . My thing is just, the world we live in now, everyone hates us... and I don't want my baby to feel that... I had to shut some people up while I was still working and they'd be cursing at me. It's not just my ears it's going into... so confused...

[Masoak]

Is there any positions available that they can put u in that is less dangerous? Light or modified duties..it would be a shame to have gone thru all ur training to give it up..but understand the risks of being an officer and having a family..scary.
I have a friend who same as u was early in the force when she became pregnant with her first..she continued after her mat leave in that line of work and is now expecting her 2nd.
Maybe look in to what options they have to offer at ur department??