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There are as many answers to this question as there is to what kind of car you like. Often times it's whatever floats your boat. Most everyone starts the same way, working the street. They then try to gravitate to those areas that interest them. Of course, only us K9'ers are the lucky ones and get the best job. ha ha

Bump!, just to keep this topic active so Jennifer can get some more answers from us.

My personal feeling is Special Op's is the best as far as my department goes.   We get to work on the water most the year which I really enjoy.  We also get our share of the road so it keeps us from getting bored with the water and our road skills sharp.  But like DFrost said, it depends what you like.  Mounted patrol isn't bad either. 

I worked the street the whole time with the exception of a year undercover, so I guess I would say the street because that is where the action is the rest is kind of like clean up they take the ball and run once you are done on the street.

I've worked street crime units

(Plain Cloths) for a short time, it's o.k. on the track for other units, detective, narc. etc. my deal always was uniform, boss or other wise!

Jennifer--I've worked just about all positions from street to Chief.  I've always had the experience I wanted and got out of the experience exactly what I put into it.  When I was younger, I put in the effort that I thought was apropriate and was rewarded for the effort, but as I got older, the effort I put in was more than I would have put in when I was younger.  Again I was rewarded for the effort.  So, you like the rest of us will have to work your way through the positions you are in.  The effort you put in will determine the next step/level you go to.  Your rewards will be based on what you put in to the position.  Best wishes on your path.  Carl

Like some here, in 16 years, I have worked everything from street, dope, K-9, investigations, Tactical Medic and Chief of Police.  I like investigations but I prefer patrol.  Being the Chief was great for a couple of year tour but my heart belongs on the street. 

I have missed out on one thing so far and I am starting to lean more toward Traffic.  It's something I haven't had the opportunity to get into and I think I would enjoy it. 

Someone way up compared it to cars and they were exactly right.  You taste may change a few times over hte years.

Narcotics and Gangs

Investigations.

For me....I'm in the Firearms Unit. I love it there....I like teaching Officers and attending new training classes. You will definitely need to work the road first to get an idea of where you want to be though.

Stalker975 says ...

Blackwater

What is blackwater or have I been retired to long?

expedite enteries

I personally would not want to be locked into doing any one thing.  When you work the streets, you get a taste of everything.  I don't know how I will feel 5 or 10 years from now, but it's patrols for me right now.

depends on each person. Investigations, undercover work, swat, k9, those are the most sought after spots.

 Hi, thank you everyone for commenting. They are all great answers! I'm hoping to get more responses. =)