More than law enforcement are required to report crimes. As to child abuse, teachers, social workers, doctors, nurses, (see list of mandated reporters in one state below), etc. No blanket forbidding of those professions.
You could be in law enforcement but as was said, you could not carry a weapon. Also security people sometimes carry weapons and as far as I know do not have the authority to arrest.
*** g03 2/22 p. 30 From Our Readers ***
The cover series on the police has made me want to ask a question. Would it be appropriate for one of Jehovah’s Witnesses to choose this occupation? I assume that if a fight ensued, you might have to pull a gun and use it, possibly killing someone.
J. S., Australia
“Awake!” responds: Our cover series simply acknowledged some of the beneficial work performed by the police in maintaining order and providing other necessary services. Most of Jehovah’s Witnesses avoid employment that would require them to carry a weapon, since they do not want to incur bloodguilt by taking a life. (Exodus 20:13; Matthew 26:51, 52) It should be noted, however, that there are many people employed by law-enforcement agencies who do not have to carry any kind of weapon, and in some countries most policemen do not carry guns.
*** w83 7/15 p. 26 pars. 18-19 “Seek Peace and Pursue It” ***
During these “last days,” many employees are expected to carry a firearm. Bank or security guards, watchmen and policemen may even be required to do so to hold employment. But what of the Christian, who is obligated to “provide for those who are his own”? (1 Timothy 5:8) His Bible-trained viewpoint would be different from that of worldly persons, who feel free to carry such weapons and to use them as they see fit in any dangerous situation that may arise. (Ephesians 5:15-17) He will want to avoid bloodguilt, having in mind Jehovah’s viewpoint on the sanctity of blood. (Genesis 9:6; Psalm 55:23) A mature Christian should try to find unarmed employment. Some Witnesses by talking with their employer have been successful in changing to a job that does not require carrying a weapon.
19 As the world becomes increasingly violent we can no longer regard as exemplary a brother who continues in armed employment. He could be allowed six months to make a change. If he does not make a change, he would not be in a position to hold special privileges of service and responsibility in the congregation.—1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:5, 6.
Mandated reporters in one state
Mandated Reporters ~ s. 48.981(2):
- Physicians
- Coroners
- Medical examiners
- Nurses
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Optometrists
- Acupuncturists
- A medical or mental health professional
- Social workers
- Marriage & family therapists
- Professional counselors
- Public assistance workers, including a financial & employment planner, as defined in s.49.141(1) (d), Stats.
- School teachers
- School administrators
- School counselors
- Mediators under s.767.11, Stats.
- Child-care workers in a day care center, group home, as described in s.48.625(1m), Stats. (a "second chance home"), or residential care center for children and youth
- Day care providers
- Alcohol or other drug abuse counselors
- Member of the treatment staff employed by or working under contract with a county department under s. 46.23, 51.42, or 51.437, Stats., or a residential care center for children and youth
- Physical therapists
- Physical therapist assistants
- Occupational therapists
- Dieticians
- Speech-language pathologists
- Audiologists
- Emergency medical technicians
- First responders
- Police and law enforcement officers
- Court-appointed special advocates (CASA)