View Poll Results: Do you know more LEOs named Michael than non-LEOs named Michael?
- Voters
- 24. You may not vote on this poll
-
Yes, I know more LEOs named Michael than non-LEOs named Michael
5 20.83% -
No, I know fewer (or an equal number of) LEOs named Michael than non-LEOs named Michael
19 79.17%
Results 1 to 17 of 17
Thread: How many Michaels do you know?
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacks-
12-05-06, 02:37 PM #1
sheep
Premium Lifetime Member- Join Date
- 06-11-06
- Posts
- 22,952
- Rep Power
- 4598948
How many Michaels do you know?
I’m wondering if the fact that St. Michael is the patron saint of law enforcement has caused people named Michael to be disproportionately represented among LEOs.
How many LEOs named Michael do you know? How many non-LEOs named Michael do you know? Among the people you know, do the LEOs named Michael outnumber the non-LEOs named Michael?
For the purposes of this poll, a LEO is defined as anyone who would be able to qualify as a verified LEO on this forum (including retired LEOs). "People that you know" is defined as people that you are currently in touch with (not counting old classmates and teachers, for instance, unless you're still in touch with them). Anyone with "Michael", "Mike", "Miguel," or any other version of "Michael" as a given name, surname, middle name, or nickname counts as someone "named Michael."
I can think of at least three reasons Michaels might be disproportionately represented among LEOs:
1. Parents who consider law enforcement an admirable career path are more likely to admire St. Michael and name their children after him, and then encourage their children to become LEOs;
2. People named Michael are more likely to feel a special bond with St. Michael and the values he represents, and choose to become LEOs as a result.
3. St. Michael uses supernatural means to encourage people named after him become LEOs.
Do any of these apply for any Michaels that you know?Last edited by Jenna; 12-05-06 at 03:16 PM.
-
12-05-06, 02:52 PM #2
Major
Supporting Member Lvl 2- Join Date
- 12-28-05
- Location
- Virginia
- Posts
- 3,647
- Rep Power
- 8590684
I'd say a lot of this depends on who people hang out with on a daily basis, but you know that I'm sure.
I only know one cop personally named Michael. But I only know about 30 cops personally so that's probably average for that number of people.
-
12-05-06, 02:57 PM #3
Sergeant
Verified LEO- Join Date
- 05-21-06
- Posts
- 1,077
- Rep Power
- 5395816
I only know a few "cops" named michael
Any Post I make is my opinion only!
I do not have the authority or the permission to post for my Sheriff's Office.
-
12-05-06, 03:10 PM #4
Enforcer General
Supporting Member Lvl 3- Join Date
- 12-05-05
- Location
- Handbasket, enroute to somewhere hot.
- Posts
- 10,923
- Rep Power
- 7329367
1. And he was named after his grandfather who was a railroad engineer.
\\` ` ` ` < ` )___/\
`` ` ` ` (3--(____)
"...but to forget your duck, of course, means you're really screwed." - Gary Larson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtN1YnoL46Q
-
12-05-06, 03:12 PM #5
K-9 Officer
Verified LEO
Site Moderator- Join Date
- 06-15-06
- Location
- So. Florida
- Posts
- 5,312
- Rep Power
- 1659667
As any part of their name, or just primary name??
"An Unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." Jeff Cooper
Some people are meant to be the police......Some people are meant to call the police!!!
"Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell where they already have it."
-Ronald Reagan
" I believe that forgiving them (Terrorist) is God's function. OUR job is to arrange the meeting."
General Norman Schwartzkopf
Not all Muslims are Terrorists, but all Terrorists are Muslim.
(author unknown)
The statements posted by BigDawg DO NOT reflect the opinions, views, policies, or procedures of the author's employing agency. These statements are the personal opinions of BigDawg only, thereby releasing my agency of any liability, or involvement in anything posted under the user name of BigDawg. The opinions expressed by BigDawg are protected by the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. BigDawg’s messages are intended to invoke thought and discussion among the "Officer Resources" forum community and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of the author. BigDawg’s posts and any attachments are intended for an adult audience (18+) and may contain strong language, sexual content, nudity, violence, and may be graphic in nature. Some material may be considered offensive; reader discretion is advised. Please note that many of BigDawg’s posts are intended for entertainment value only. BigDawg’s posts are not intended to be used where prohibited by law. Furthermore, BigDawg's posts, and any attachments, may contain information covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, and is confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner.
-
12-05-06, 03:18 PM #6
Vet
- Join Date
- 06-20-06
- Location
- Bentonville, AR
- Posts
- 235
- Rep Power
- 11016
I know only two Michaels out of about 130 officers so no I dont think the name is that popular.
-
12-05-06, 03:23 PM #7
Corporal
- Join Date
- 01-02-06
- Posts
- 707
- Rep Power
- 252639
I know atleast 4 Michaels....2 are in no way LEO's. 1 (my brother) went to school for law enforcement but became a business inspector instead. And 1 is in school and plans to be a LEO after he graduates.
What I say is my opinion, not my employers or that of my academic institution.
-
12-05-06, 07:08 PM #8
Curmudgeon
- Join Date
- 12-07-05
- Location
- Dirtroit Michigan
- Posts
- 3,000
- Rep Power
- 2950514
I know a Jenna though!!!!
dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Originally Posted by Resident Smart Ass
___ ___ ___{o,o} {-.-} {0,0}|)__) |)_(| (__(|-"-"- -"-"- -"-"-O RLY?? YA RLY NO WAI!!!!
The incoherent statements given in my posts DO NOT reflect the opinions, views, policies, and/or procedures of my employing agency or any other person for that matter. They are MY PERSONAL DELUSIONAL FANTASIES and I accept sole responsibility as such as I am either drunk or stressed out of my mind.
-
12-05-06, 07:52 PM #9
Swamp Mafia Proud!!!
Supporting Member Lvl 3
Verified LEO- Join Date
- 05-11-06
- Location
- Laplace, Louisiana
- Posts
- 3,014
- Rep Power
- 384575
The Department I work for has about 20 Michaels out of 220 employees. The last shift I was on had 4 out of 11 officers.
-
12-05-06, 11:17 PM #10
Major
Supporting Member Lvl 3
Verified LEO- Join Date
- 09-24-06
- Location
- Delaware
- Posts
- 5,928
- Rep Power
- 200350
I know a few, but not many LEO's named Michael...
Calm Like A Bomb...
“A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”
-Winston Churchill
-
12-06-06, 02:14 AM #11
Up all night
- Join Date
- 11-21-06
- Location
- North star state
- Posts
- 239
- Rep Power
- 24060
I work with one Michael who is a hell of a cop. On the other hand I work with three Andrew's.
The statements and opinions made here are of Copper51's only. They do not reflect my department or the city I work for.
So lay off, I'm offduty and spouting off. 
-
12-06-06, 03:39 AM #12
It's the PoPo
Verified LEO- Join Date
- 08-16-06
- Location
- Denver
- Posts
- 1,042
- Rep Power
- 282607
Jenna, you are definately the intellectual of the bunch here. My head hurts from reading this. I know at least 4 Mikes on the job though, and can't at the moment think of any from outside of police work... So, maybe you are on to something. Of course, I spend most of my time outside of work up in the mountains or on here, so maybe I just don't know anyone else? Originally Posted by Jenna
I’m wondering if the fact that St. Michael is the patron saint of law enforcement has caused people named Michael to be disproportionately represented among LEOs.
How many LEOs named Michael do you know? How many non-LEOs named Michael do you know? Among the people you know, do the LEOs named Michael outnumber the non-LEOs named Michael?
For the purposes of this poll, a LEO is defined as anyone who would be able to qualify as a verified LEO on this forum (including retired LEOs). "People that you know" is defined as people that you are currently in touch with (not counting old classmates and teachers, for instance, unless you're still in touch with them). Anyone with "Michael", "Mike", "Miguel," or any other version of "Michael" as a given name, surname, middle name, or nickname counts as someone "named Michael."
I can think of at least three reasons Michaels might be disproportionately represented among LEOs:
1. Parents who consider law enforcement an admirable career path are more likely to admire St. Michael and name their children after him, and then encourage their children to become LEOs;
2. People named Michael are more likely to feel a special bond with St. Michael and the values he represents, and choose to become LEOs as a result.
3. St. Michael uses supernatural means to encourage people named after him become LEOs.
Do any of these apply for any Michaels that you know?
-
12-06-06, 03:39 AM #13
Corporal
- Join Date
- 05-23-06
- Location
- Georgia
- Posts
- 1,142
- Rep Power
- 2707624
I know a couple of Michaels- both in LE now.
But these are the Daves I know.The virtue of spirit has no need for thanks or approval. Only the certain conviction that what has been done is right. -Jor El, as played by Marlon Brando
-
12-06-06, 07:29 AM #14
Officer First Class
- Join Date
- 06-12-06
- Location
- In a small padded cell
- Posts
- 390
- Rep Power
- 165211
One.
"Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you.
He is training with minimum food or water, in austere conditions, day and night.
The only thing clean on him is his weapon.
He doesn't worry about what workout to do---his rucksack weighs what it weighs, and he runs until the enemy stops chasing him.
The True Believer doesn't care "how hard it is"; he knows he either wins or he dies.
He doesn't go home at 1700; he is home.
He knows only the Cause.
Now, who wants to quit?"
"I am only one, but I am one. I can not do everything, but I can do something. And because I can not do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. What I can do I should do. And what I should do, by the Grace of God, I will do."
Edward Everett Hale
-
12-06-06, 09:07 AM #15
Major
Supporting Member Lvl 2
- Join Date
- 12-28-05
- Location
- Virginia
- Posts
- 3,647
- Rep Power
- 8590684
Hahaha Originally Posted by Rhino
I am a Dave you know, you know!
-
12-06-06, 06:40 PM #16
Around the next turn
- Join Date
- 12-04-05
- Posts
- 387
- Rep Power
- 216652
-
12-07-06, 03:36 PM #17
sheep
Premium Lifetime Member
- Join Date
- 06-11-06
- Posts
- 22,952
- Rep Power
- 4598948
As any part of their name. Originally Posted by BigDawg3533
Wow, that shift must be confusing for the dispatchers. Originally Posted by kjlaw
LOL @ "the daves I know"!
Last edited by Jenna; 12-07-06 at 03:39 PM.
Reply With QuoteThread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Bookmarks