To participate in Real Police forums, members must comply with the rules.

This area explains how to access the restricted areas and how to become a Supporting Member.

This area has been created to assist with uploading avatars, registering, using private email, etc.

Officers are invited to introduce themselves in this area. Please remember that this is the Internet, so specifics are not recommended.

VERIFIED LEO Status: This area is restricted to Law Enforcement "Sworn Officers" only! Retired officers can join if they can show proof. Security Guards, Dispatchers, IB Technicians, etc. do not qualify.

An area for officers who work in Special Ops or related areas to discuss anything related to Narcotic arrests, tactics, new crimes, etc.

Because of so many members for the NYPD, this area is specific to their state and department.

An area for traffic officers to exchange ideas related to accident investigations...measurements, fatal scenes, etc. Or anything traffic related.

Officers can post anything related to training, tactics, dates, resources, etc.

Officers can post stories to help other officers, post links to good resources, defense tactics, etc.

An area to discuss police related shootings, incidents, etc.

This section offers RP LEO members a place to sell their personal firearms, police gear, or any other item they prefer to sell to a fellow LEO. When selling firearms, the seller and buyer are required to abide by all State and Federal laws governing the sale and transfer of firearms. RP assumes no responsibility in any transactions in this section. This section also allows members to post items they are looking to buy.

Anything to do with K9's should go here.

An area to post topics about Court Decisions and issues related to it.

An area for Rookies to ask veteran officers their opinions on subjects, get advice, post their experiences, etc.

An area for officers in this field to discuss anything related to the medical aspect of the job.

This area is restricted to Supporting Members. For more info, see Announcements>>Restricted Areas.

This area is for Supporting Members that members can post and view actual crime scenes, accident scenes, etc.

New to the board? Let us know you're here by posting something about yourself. It can just be a hello if you like, but at least stop in and say hi.

This area is meant for general law enforcement discussion or related issues only.

This area is for discussions that are not law enforcement related.

An area to post links, and/or comment on some of the latest headlines.

If it is your desire to enter law enforcement and you're concerned about your background and need advice, post here.

An area to post about Politics and current events in our nation and the politics that go with it.

An area concerning anything federal (i.e. jobs, questions, advice, etc) should be posted here.

An area to post about tragic events relating to police work.

Anything to do with police training should be placed here.

An area for military education discussions, schools, questions, opinion, etc. relating to anything to do with the Military.

An area to discuss police employment, police related jobs, etc. To post an actual job listing, please post it in "Police Job Openings"

Because the new live chat area is so sophisticated, we've added this area to help members with it.

This section encourages input from our members on ways to improve RP, but, open criticism of the forum, it's practices, or its Moderators is prohibitted according to the TOS. Contact a Moderator via PM to make a complaint or voice your concern(s).

This section is designated to the CJ degree program.

An area for officers in this field to discuss anything related to the medical aspect of the job.

An area for officers to discuss everything related to physical fitness: eating, sleeping, body building, workouts, running, etc.

An area for discussion on Border and Immigration issues and how it relates to law enforcement.

An area for Corrections Officers and members to discuss anything related to prisons and jails.

This area is where members can post videos in specific categories.

Sub-Forums: Dumb Criminals, Funny Videos: Police, Funny Videos: General, General Police Videos, Police Chases & Pursuits, Police Shootings

Discussions for Dispatch Telecommunicators, Dispatchers, EMD's, Communications Officer, etc.

An area for Security Guards & Officers, Loss Prevention Officers, etc. to discuss anything related to security, surveillance, security systems, etc.

Discussions on Police books, novels, study guides, training, etc. should be discussed here.

An area for police to discuss supervision ideas, comments, criticism, etc.

An area for the significant others (i.e. wives, husbands, etc of police officer) to share and exchange ideas, opinions, etc.

Anything to do with Traffic Issues should be placed here (i.e. Measurements, Highway Safety, etc).

This is for specific area discussions, and is considered "General Topics" for Law Enforcement. You do not have to be a police officer to post or respond in these areas.

Sub-Forums: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S. Carolina, S. Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, W. Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, All Other

An area for anything related to defensive tactics, restraints, methods, etc.

An area specifically for K9 police officers, or anyone with K9 questions, comments, opinions, etc.

An area for police car enthusiasts, to show off your police car and police car pictures, discussions, opinions, etc.

An area for police explorers to share their ideas and experiences.

General discussions relating to firearms should be posted here. Questions about certain guns and general opinions about guns, etc.

Looking for a certain police patch, or in the business of trading shirts, hats, etc? Use this area to exchange ideas, contact info, etc. to find or post just what you're looking for.

Need an opinion on equipment no listed in other categories. This is the place.

This area is for posting opinions, questions, comments, etc on police related equipment and supply.

This area is for members wanting to buy and sell police equipment from other members. Please read the TOS before posting.

This area lists some of the items available in our Restricted Area "Police Gear Clearance Sales" for Supporting Members, so regular members can get an idea of what's available.

This is an area for officers to post some crazy and funny stories of their police experiences (i.e. dumb criminals, crazy and/or weird experiences, etc.)

Please use this area direct questions, comments, challenges, etc. about the arcade/game section of the board.

An area to post police jokes and funny police pictures.

An area to discuss anything about music, new music, bands, etc.

What's hot and what's not. Post your opinion on new movies to let others know what "not" to pay to see.

Anything relating to the sports world...NHL, NFL, etc. etc.