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Rebecca
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What kind of degree or college education do I need to be a police officer?
Im in 8th grade and i want to go to college to become a police officer but the college i want to go to is kinda far from me its like 1 hour and 6 minutes away.
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Michael W. Blanchette
Law Enforcement Professional - Experienced Auto Theft, Fire & Insurance Fraud Investigator
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If you are interested in becoming a police officer, I would suggest majoring in Criminal Justice in college.
Upon applying for employment as a police officer or any job in law enforcement, the more education and practical experience you have can help greatly. I would suggest obtaining an associates or bachelors degree in criminal justice and if possible, work at least part time in a job that will give you practical experience, which is just as important.
One of the best jobs I had prior to becoming a police officer was working as a security officer at a hospital. It offered many similar duties as a police officer. Patrolling the interior and exterior of the hospital on foot and in a patrol vehicle, interacting with the general public during visiting hours, dealing with intoxicated or mentally unstable patients (restraint or de-escalation), report writing, 2-way radio communications experience, to name a few.
Once you are working in law enforcement, you can always continue your education, whether it's to obtain a higher criminal justice degree if you are thinking of earning a higher rank, or maybe minor in: photography, forensics, accounting ect if you are interested in a special assignment as a crime scene photographer, crime scene evidence collection, or business/insurance fraud.
Wish you the BEST!
-Mike-
Upon applying for employment as a police officer or any job in law enforcement, the more education and practical experience you have can help greatly. I would suggest obtaining an associates or bachelors degree in criminal justice and if possible, work at least part time in a job that will give you practical experience, which is just as important.
One of the best jobs I had prior to becoming a police officer was working as a security officer at a hospital. It offered many similar duties as a police officer. Patrolling the interior and exterior of the hospital on foot and in a patrol vehicle, interacting with the general public during visiting hours, dealing with intoxicated or mentally unstable patients (restraint or de-escalation), report writing, 2-way radio communications experience, to name a few.
Once you are working in law enforcement, you can always continue your education, whether it's to obtain a higher criminal justice degree if you are thinking of earning a higher rank, or maybe minor in: photography, forensics, accounting ect if you are interested in a special assignment as a crime scene photographer, crime scene evidence collection, or business/insurance fraud.
Wish you the BEST!
-Mike-
Dane Antoine
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Dane’s Answer
Hi There,
The best degree if you're interested in being a police officer in my opinion is Criminal Justice.
The best degree if you're interested in being a police officer in my opinion is Criminal Justice.
Ray Colby
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Detroit, Michigan
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Hello Rebecca,
My advice would be to Major in Criminal Justice. Also, if you go to https://www.careersingovernment.com/ and search for Law Enforcement jobs it will give you an idea of what requirements there are for law enforcement positions.
Ray
My advice would be to Major in Criminal Justice. Also, if you go to https://www.careersingovernment.com/ and search for Law Enforcement jobs it will give you an idea of what requirements there are for law enforcement positions.
Ray
Ray Colby
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Detroit, Michigan
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Hello Rebecca,
My advice would be to Major in Criminal Justice. Also, if you go to https://www.careersingovernment.com/ and search for Law Enforcement jobs it will give you an idea of what requirements there are for law enforcement positions.
Ray
My advice would be to Major in Criminal Justice. Also, if you go to https://www.careersingovernment.com/ and search for Law Enforcement jobs it will give you an idea of what requirements there are for law enforcement positions.
Ray