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Input: Hey there! So this is my first post here, sorry if this is dumb or something, this is also kind of a half vent. I'm just feeling guilty right now and need the opinions of others who like...don't know me I guess.

I'm a part of a program at my high school called Police Cadets. Basically it's a law enforcement program that was run by my advisor, who was subsequently my forensics teacher. We'd learn how to do police things and all that, such as how to deal with shoplifters, traffic stops, etc.

We were planning for regional competition about a couple of weeks ago. 8 of us were going, 5 of us for the CSI portion, and 3 of us for the Law Enforcement part. I was doing Law Enforcement, as well as two other people, a freshman we'll call A and a senior we'll call J. 

Three days ago, our advisor resigned from being a teacher due to personal issues. It was a detriment to all of us. Forensics would no longer have a good experienced teacher, and the fate of Police Cadets was super uncertain. We were all worried about what would happen to the club, and as a command officer (I'm a Sgt) I was in charge of trying to piece everything back together, as well as my captains, who will be G and L. 

Competition was up in the air. Nobody could drive us, and the only teacher that could, can only fit 4 of us in her van. We had to split the group. We decided since CSI was our group scenario team, we'd pick three of them, and since Law Enforcement was an individual scenario, we would chose one person. 

Self-transportation isn't an option since its a school event and the school would be liable for anything that happened. A was handed a permission slip as well as the group of freshmen (besides G. The freshman are M and S.)

I was a bit nervous about the people chosen. The teacher who chose them was not a part of Police Cadets and basically only went off who was on the list (which half of the people on said list had been fired basically, the new people like me were supposed to replace them.) 

M, S, and A are all freshman. They are very new to the Cadet program and are not very well trained. M is not even technically a part of Police Cadets, and was only there so our advisor could fill spots because we thought we were all going. M and S were for the CSI team, as well as G, who was very adamant about not wanting to go with that group. M and S have been in the program for only about a week, S usually not even attending meetings either way.

L's group was much more experienced, three years under each of their belts, and they are all incredibly hard workers. They processed two crime scenes within 2 hours for practice. We really wanted them to go and it was their last year at the school.

A is probably the least worthy candidate to represent the Law Enforcement side of Police Cadets. J left the program (we would have chosen him, as he's a much higher rank than me) so he was not an option. A is one of my closer friends. She's in my Forensics class and is on my team in said class. She's rude, abrasive, loud mouthed, makes a lot of racist jokes, and is not very composed. She curses a lot in uniform and does not make very educated decisions 80% of the time. Not the demenor the competition requires an officer to have. She's young, a freshman, and a lower rank than me, being a private. 

She will not leave our advisor alone either. Even since she left, she continuously emails her. We've asked her to leave her alone since she's going through a lot and she just refuses. She does not respect command staff, insulting us to our face and behind our backs. She believes she is better than us and more worthy of leadership despite how irresponsible and rude she is. She's not a leader, she is a tyrant.

I've been there the same amount of time in, however I'm a junior, an officer, and have earned the trust of my advisor to be given a high rank so quickly. I work hard, and have a passion for law enforcement, since it's my dream career. I'm collected, have good command presence, and know how to make logical decisions even when under pressure. This is my last year as a school police cadet before I go and join the police department Cadets. 

After talking with my captains (higher ranks than me, so I wanted their advice) and all 3 of us agreed, even later getting agreement from L's group. The line up would be L's group for CSI and me to represent Law Enforcement. I was, however tasked with breaking the news to the freshmen. 

First, I talked to M and S. 

Me: Hey, so this isn't anything personal, but the command staff have decided we want the more experienced team to play for competition.

S: *nods her head and gives a gentle, calm okay.*

M: *suddenly raises her voice* No. I disagree. 

Me: I'm sorry, but since this is our last year we want to-

M: That's not fair, I was specifically asked to be here for competition.

Me: We didn't know we would have to pick and choose who was going. L's group has been waiting for competition and have been here longer than you.

M: *unnecessarily dramatic* Fine then, fuck you, I don't need you then. I'm going home! *grabs her bag then pushes me away from her so she can leave. She stuck around anyways for some reason.*

At this point I was already on the verge of tears. On top of our advisor leaving, I had no clue what was going to happen to the program and was already stressed out. Being yelled at was not fun. I tried to stay professional though, and called A over.

Me: Hey, so this entirely up to you since you're the one with the permission slip. I won't get mad if you say no, but...Could I go to competition instead?

A: *silently staring at me*

M: I'm a higher rank and have a bit more experience than you. This'll also be my last year and I wanted this to be what I leave on. 

A: I'm the only one doing what Ms. S wants us to do!

Me: That's...not what I'm talking about. I'm just asking you a yes or no question, something you are more than welcome to deny. 

Everyone was sorta crowding around us now. 

G: We really don't think you're a good fit to represent us and you're also a bit...unproffesional? 

A: I'm doing what Ms. S told me to!

G: Ms. S is not a part of this program now. You have to listen to me, L, and Dave (which is me by the way). We're the command staff. You also need to leave Ms. S alone, she's going through a lot and doesn't need any of us bothering her.

A: Ms. S wants us to continue Police Cadets.

Me: Nobody but you does.

The rest of us were either quitting or seniors who couldn't continue the program either way.

Me: I'll ask you again. Can I go in your place?

A: Do whatever. *she shoves the permission slip in my hand.* Nobody ever appreciates me! *stomps off and goes to grab her bag* I'm going home.

Me: Okay, I think we should all go home as well, it's just about time to leave...

A begins to scream at me when I enter the briefing room to grab my things. L stops us and intervenes. I just decide to go home.

I still kinda feel like an asshole for doing that... I really wanted to go, and I feel selfish, but on the other hand, nobody else wanted either of the three to go? I want a freshman to experience a competition, but I just didn't think any of the freshmen would be good representatives of our program.

Sorry this was so all over the place, the story just kinda needed a lot of context. Thank you.





not letting a freshman go to competition, even though I'm higher rank