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I started in 1959 and there were very few "big" cops in my department.  there were some fat ones and tall ones but none except for one that I remember, that looked like "Mr Olympia"  Now days, In my old department and even in the small ones around the countryside where I now live, most of the young cops, even the short guys, are all muscled up.  I have no evidence or information that steroids are responsible, but it seems pretty unlikely that young men in these times of little physical labor and the scourge of TV and computer games which lead to early obesity, are somehow naturally becoming more muscular.  I do know that my old department now has a fitness room that would put "Fitness America" to shame, something that we could not have even dreamed of.  I was a former amateur boxer and came to my department directly from the paratroops when I was 24 years of age.  I never looked like these young cops of today, of course maybe it was just growing up during the depression years when nutritious food was at a premium.  I do believe that steroid use causes undue aggression.  I had my ass beat enough times to make me wish that I was bigger and more formidable looking but then again, I am still here and in excellent health. 

I knew a few that were on steroids.....they are no longer with their departments.

They are illegal...no question or argument...they are illegal so a cop can't take them.

A few officer I know over 35 have been given hormone replacement therapy, which is testosterone, they wear either as a patch or gel that improves many things for men like muscle growth, memory, and of course improved sex life, I have seen it work, and the ones that use it legally say it is much like turning back time because of the benefits they didn't know they would receive. Taking "roids" just for the sake of getting your swoll on is 1 illegal, and 2 unnecessary, as there are pleanty of good legal supplements on the market that will give an officer a boost when he/she has reached a plateau in the gym, B.T.D.T.

I'm not the bigget guy around, but people including fellow Officers have asked or accussed me of takng "roids". Its kinda of irratating because I think the biggest pussies in the world are the ones that take steroids. I would gladly tell anyone that uses them this to there face, (and I have before on more than one occassion, including fellow Officers). First it's illegal, second-along with the mood swings/aggressivness it is now linked to degenative heart disease, diabetese, testicular cancer. All these things can be pased on genetically to your offspring and then their offspring and so-on. So just because you wanted to get another 100pnds or so up on the bench press you now screwed about 4 generations of your family. Guys that use them are just pathetic. I agree with GANGMAN, it doesn't matter how big you are Technique will win a fight every time. Any Officer that takes them I hope gets busted,because they're obviosely  to self conscious. Remember this- it doesn't matter how big or strong you are, there is always someone that can kick your ass.

"IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN A FIGHT, ITS THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN A DOG"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm with Tick! Who are you and why are you asking us if we think its ok for a cop to break the law?  What's the real purpose of your question?

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If you saw me in person you would realize that steroids are not the answer......only a miracle will help! New York City PD is now testing for steroid due to a major bust some time ago and those cops are getting jammed up big time.

Find him a uniform ? good luck....

I don't believe that we need to take steroids to do our job, that is just an excuse. I work out a lot though I am not as big as when I was in the military, yet I still have just as much confidence if I were to come upon a steroid poppin freak. That is why we have 1) radios to call for back-up, 2) force continuem (sp), 3) tazers/weapons. No matter how bad you are at fighting if you come upon a steroid freak and he clearly wants trouble, use common sense we are justified as long as we do what is right. I'm not going to fight a small/skinny guy if I don't have to...mace or tase that a**!

Lulusgt says ...

I'm with Tick! Who are you and why are you asking us if we think its ok for a cop to break the law?  What's the real purpose of your question?

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My future is so bright i gotta wear sunglasses.

 

The correct phrase is "My future's so bright I gotta wear shades! Dork!

I just read an article in Men's Health and i just wanted to get people opinions. Am I breaking the law?.

PS: I don't mind you correcting me but there is not need for names calling.

Luis....

You need a good sense of humor and thick skin to hang in this forum...youre talking with coppers directly and not at the end of a traffic stop and citation..... so ... lighten up with the Im a victim trip.. .. no one is picking on you

If you DID decide to take steroids not only would you be breaking the law but you would be an idiot//

and mens health is NOT an accurate source of information.. its a hollyweirded publication for profit

Man are they starting the roids again...My dept went through that God like 19 yrs ago...We had two commit suicide due to roid rage...One that got off of them but started having heart attacks in his 40s. One guy broke a bone every time he hit someone...These are soooo dangerous...You can bulk up the natural way and lift weights...The average street creep isn't in that great a shape....Pls don't tell me this is the rage again. Our dept used to check roids with the drug tests...

Here is a little something on steroids:

How they work:  They allow muscles to have an enviroment that's conducive to growth by allowing the body to absorb more of the nutrients required for muscle repair.  Coupled with resistance training, and gradually increasing small dosage amounts of the choice "prescription" will do wonders.

How to abuse:  Take too much, too soon and have a cocky attitude about it.  Tell everyone you're on the "juice".  As a note, most people do not know you're on steroids until you tell them or show them.  Otherwise, there will be no change in your attitude.  If anything, you will be a little more calm because of your newfound abilities and nonwillingness to harm the public.

What to avoid as an LEO: Testosterone Suspension

Should LEOs take steroids?  I think the answer is no only because it would be very difficult to monitor and regulate.  There are also too many BGs (bad guys) out there who would take a look at the Officer and when they get placed into custody, complain about the Officer having been too rough.  Unless there is a camera or a credible witness around, it will be hard to prove, but the lawsuits and overturned cases will fly off the bench like the proverbial hotcake.  Dangerous ground.