do U.S. Marines make better police officers?

Question

do U.S. Marines make better police officers?

Answer 1

It's all in the mind, not in the muscles.

Answer 2

Turn Marines into police officers is actually a violation of federal law - The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Comitatus_Act



As to whether former marines make good police officers when they enter civilian life, somebody has probably done a study on that. My guess is they probably would. Both Marines and cops like order and discipline.

Answer 3

No because the U.S. Marines are not train to deal with justice like police officers are. It is not the job of a Marine to police people, they are train in combat. Also, a lot of Marines came straight of high school and are still recovering from their teenage years.

Answer 4

Depends on the individual just like anything else, I personally have not met worked with many that were any good. But there have been a few who surprise you. I believe they need time away from the military to grow up and enjoy life! They have been through allot at a young age they need real life experience to learn with out orders and to act human again. No offense meant towards any marines I have said nothing here that I haven't said to my friends who are and were marines.

Answer 5

Probably. I'm sure they have a good work ethic and discipline. I would think they would do well as police officers.

Answer 6

alot of ex gis are policemen