Police
Police pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages in overview. Pros and Cons List
Balanced since the start. Over the last 12 months, Pros lead with 57%.
- Since the start (May 2014)2,044 votes49% Pros51% Cons
- Last 5 years1,981 votes51% Pros49% Cons
- Last 12 months249 votes57% Pros43% Cons
- Last 30 days1 vote0% Pros100% Cons
Year by year new votes per year
| Year | New votes, pros and cons | Majority | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56% Pros | 174 | |
| 2022 | 58% Pros | 711 | |
| 2021 | 55% Pros | 899 | |
| 2020 | 100% Cons | 174 | |
| 2019 | 100% Cons | 22 | |
| 2018 | 100% Cons | 34 | |
| 2017 | 100% Cons | 12 | |
| 2016 | 50% tied | 0 | |
| 2015 | 100% Cons | 2 | |
| 2014 | 81% Cons | 16 | |
| Total | 50.6% Cons | 2,044 |
This list is also available in German: Polizei
- Top post
Secure and good income
- Top post
Shift work
Varied
State power
Teamwork
Partnership often difficult
Fast training
less and less respect
Depending on the service a very cozy job
Bad image among many people
Free medical care
High risk of injury
Multiplicity
no independent work, i.e. only execute commands
cool
Workplace not selectable
Aid
Working on holidays, weekends and other important days
Uniform
You support a system that you do not always find fair.
You help people
Unhappy because you can not act independently
One is a symbol of safety
Physical exertion due to long operating times
One is a contact person for the people and thus a role model for many people.
You risk your life
very cool
The work life balance is (mostly) messed up...Only at field offices like criminal police, etc.
Sports during working hours, is welcome.
great occupational hazard
Practical studies
Semester abroad not possible
Diverse career (criminal service, field service,...)
Confrontation with hate
Opportunities for further development (both professional and personal)
Working hours also on weekends or holidays
Job security (independent of the market)
underestimated, high level of office work
Good opportunities for further education and training
high stress and load
proper handling of weapons is trained private gun ownership (hobby shooter) easier
not performance-related pay, but mostly regulated promotion
Never boring
Some policemen are racist
varied daily routine
eventuell die Waffe gegen jemanden benutzen zu müssen
Wage right at the training
Some policemen and policewomen don't do anything against abusive parents.
Working for the common good
Friends & Team
many allowances
Vehicle with blue light and horn