Expert: Dick Rogers - 3/16/2011

Question
my son is a police officer in pensicola fl he has been in the navy for 8 years his rank is petty officer 2nd class he has not been able to advance  rto e-6 because people are not geeting out now he tells me that the navty is ending his time shortly he has told me he can stay in the res for3 years and get 26,000senverice pay i would like to know what is wrong with the navy my son deserves to complet his life goal that was to have a carre and get his pension i have heard about tranbsferring to dept of justice and keeping his time in the service4 could please let me know what can be done i am also a navy vet and very proud of my son to join his goasl in life was to be o polce officer he passed the oral and writrten test fotr lapd but they are so confused so he joined the navy please ket me know what can be done for my son

Answer
William, it seems that your son is caught between the proverbial rock and hard place.  I jointed the Alaska State Police and then the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept.  When it came time for my retirement, I found that I was able to add my military time to my time spent as a police officer.  It requires a pay-in for time spent in the military but believe me it is money well invested.  Your son would most likely be a good candidate for police work.  It is very secure and not that dangerous if one keeps alert.  I would not hesitate to recommend this line of work and it seems that  your son would have a good start what with the military discipline.  I would hope that all other things are okay such as his record, finances, etc.  Good luck.