Career questions tagged law-enforcement
There are multiple different types of law enforcement careers. Police officers, support positions, FBI are the most popular, but there are much more. Read more Show less
What are some of the hardest things someone in Criminal psychology does/faces ?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm trying to plan out my future. I really want to do criminal psychology and something in the FBI. I want to help criminal cases and save people or help people that need it. I want to learn more about how criminals think and act. I mostly want to work in the Behavioral analysis unit but I'm wondering what some of the hardest things they do/face are? If anyone could help answer this that would be great!!
How do you proceed a case if the victims won’t give you any evidence or information?
How do you get your client to share the information you need to win the case
Hi my name is Javae and I’m in middle school and I wander what you have to to do to become a correctional officer
Hi my name is Javae and I wonder when you become a correctional officer what kind of training do they make you do
How long is training for game wardens?
What are the location to get the training?
K-9 Officer/Law Enforcement Questions?
I am very interested in the Police/K-9 Force, Is the police academy hard? Do you have to be physically or mentally prepared? What does an average day look like for a K-9 Officer? Do you have to memorise the codes the radio?
Do you need a college degree to be a police officer?
Hi my name is Erick and I’m 13 years old I’m from Arizona and I just want to know more information about being a police officer.
How can you join the police department and do you have to be a state resident to join the police department
Why does the police officers say 10-4 and other police code talk and why do you have to switch the signrens while going through a intersection and what age can you retire and or you can keep working
How long do you normally go to college for a law enforcement officer?
How long do you normally go to college for a law enforcement officer?
What jobs that are in the FBI that don't require the PFT or any physical training but can also gain me great experience in the field? Also, is there a good job/major that can help you chances getting into the FBI in some field?
I am a 9th grader taking high school and college courses in a dual-enrollment program. I am looking for a law enforcement related job
How much is the minimum salary a police officer can earn?
How many years is the maximum you can do as a police officer?
What is the best and worst part of being a police officer ?
I’m a middle school student who is interested in being a police officer. However, I was wondering if a police officer is the career for me. what are the best and worst parts of being a police officer. What did it take to become a police officer. What was the biggest challenge of becoming a police officer.
What is forensic accounting like in terms of day to day work, what type of cases do you work, is it typically focused on large projects like organized crime?
What is forensic accounting like in terms of day to day work, what type of cases do you work, is it typically focused on large projects like organized crime?
When conducting a traffic stop what steps should I do to make sure I and the driver or vice versa, to make sure everyone is safe and in no fear of danger?
I am in chipleys criminal justice 2 program and I am having trouble understanding this process.
What do you need to become a homicide detective ?
What do degree do you have to get in order to be able to become a homicide detective? I have been wondering that for ages. Do you need one? Or you could just apply?
what types of training and classes will i need to attend to become a police officer?
i want to either become a police officer or sheriffs deputy. i am looking to find out what is needed of me to be able to be in this line of work.
What is a good first start to become a homicide detective ?
I’ve always had a passion for anything involving law, specifically a homicide detective but i’ve never known how to get a start on it. I’m asking for help and advice on this so i can do whatever it takes to become what i’ve always wanted to be!
after i’m a police officer how do i become a homicide detective?
i’m so confused do i go to school while i’m an officer or what? plus what’s the college degree do i need
Which degree do I need for law-enforcement, masters degree or bachelors degrees?
Law-enforcement. Masters degree. Bachelors degree.
How do I choose what major / career if I'm interested in everything and nothing really stands out?
I was going to pursue law, but then acupuncture sounded interesting, but also com sci. I don't have experience in any of these three categories, so who knows? Maybe I won't like all of them. I'm applying to college soon, but I don't really have an idea of what I want to do so I'm kind of stuck. How did you guys choose your careers / majors?
What is the environment like being in law enforcement?
Is the environment good or bad?
What are three important things I should know about being a Police Officer? (e.g, working conditions, typical schedule, rewards, and challenges including those for those people new to the job)?
Trying to get information like this to help me understand what I will be dealing with
What jobs are like MARSOC?
What jobs are like a MARSOC special operations officer that are not in the military? This is asking about things in agencies like the FBI, CIA, and DEA.
Is it really possible to get hired as a full-time corrections officer with no high school diploma or work experience of any kind?
Is this really an option for a full-time position with benefits?
Becoming a police officer doesn’t require a college degree - so I don’t need one, right? ?
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To be FBI or CSI, do we have to be some type of previous law enforcement prior to applying for or being recruited for those careers?
literally that question?
Im going into hight school and i to learn how to be a police and how to do it and study also the work out so i could prepare?
If you have any tips or advice
Why did you decide to become an undercover police officer? What do you like about it?
undercover police officer
Is law enforcement worth it?
Im in 9th grade and trying to decide what specialty program to take is working in law enforcement fun and exciting? Is it a dynamic environment that feels rewarding?
what would i need for correctional officer
What would you need to do to be a correctional officer?
How many years of college did you need to go through to become a detective?
Hello! My name is Ernesto and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Forensic Science field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment. 1. How many years of college did you need to go through? 2. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 3. How can I decide if I should earn a PH.D. in this field? 4.Were you in a college program? 5. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 6. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 7. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 8. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 9. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career?
Where Should I go to become successful in law enforcement in Massachusetts?
I would like to become a police officer in MA but not sure where the best place to go for it is.
Is it hard to become an investigator/detective without previously being a cop? And what majors would be beneficial for pursuing this career?
I know that a lot of investigators are or were police and worked to rank up to that position. I want to go into his field without joining the police. As for majors, I know criminal justice and law are good starts but what about psychology? Other than this career, I would love to go into something do do with psychology and sociology and work to understand and help people. Would this help a career in becoming an investigator?
What happens after college?
I'm still thinking about majors, but I just don't know what happens after college. I'd want to study something involving homeland security, but I know it's more complex than that. I know there's different routes you can take from there, but it's hard to figure that out.
when it comes to becoming a police officer how many ranks do you move up to become a chef and is there a certain age limit that you can be in a police station If i don’t like my position as a police officer and want to become something else in the criminal justice field is that process easy or is it like a whole thing with college credits that i may have to go back to school to get? ?
police to detective
What is Metro Police? Is it different than Regular Police
What are the difference between Regular Police and Metro Police
How dangerous is becoming a police officer in 2023?
Is becoming a police officer in 2023 have a high risk of being shot or even killed?
What is your favorite and least favorite aspect of being a Digital Forensics Analyst?
I'm a San Jose Job Corps student, looking into this career option. Thank you!
How do you deal with all the information you come across with as a Digital Forensics Analyst?
Thank you for your answers.
What is a typical day for Digital Forensics Analysts?
I'm a Job Corps student, looking into this career
Questions about Security Guard position?
1. Will I have on-the-job training for the Security Gaurd position, or would I have to take a class/classes and will those be provided or not? 2. What will my schedule look like while being a Security Guard, and will my schedule remain the same or will it shift from time to time? 3. When will I start, what kinds of tools and gear will I be given when I start my Security Guard Position?
How do I go about pursuing a career in biology/forensics?
Outside of high school courses, how can I gain experience and knowledge that will lead me to a career focused on forensics? I've been super into science and art for a long time- I draw all the time and really enjoy research, note-taking, true crime and some of the psychology behind it! I want to find a way for the two passions to work together and I am excited by forensics- I'm taking a course next year (Junior year).
How long does it take to become a homicide detective?
How long does it take to become a homicide detective?
How long does it take to become a homicide detective on average?
I am a freshman in high school and I am interested in becoming a homicide detective. Could you please advise me on the amount of time it typically takes to become one, as well as what studies would be most beneficial for me to pursue?
How does a day as a Correction Officer look?
my name is aries and I am a Job Corps student who wants to be a correctional officer in the future. What would a day look like as one?
2. What does it take to be a Correctional Officer?
As someone who wants to become a correctional officer, what does it take?
what when why and How much effort do i have to do to get into law enforcement?
What do I have to do to get into law enforcement. Why do I have to do it. When is the police academy hiring what age. How long will it take to get into law enforcement.
What requirements do you need to work in the Healthcare/ Forensics field?
I want to study forensics or nursing when I go to college.
