Career questions tagged police
Working as a police officer requires completion of an academy and a probation period. Careers within the police force range from a detective, crime scene investigator, or a school resource officer. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
Forensic vs Crininology vs Criminal Psychology?
If one wants to be something like an investigative psychologist, which degree is better? If I want to look at crime scenes and solve them, but don't want to do blood/dna/ hormone research and all and don't want to be involved with science at all, but I also don't want to dwell much on the 'Why' part. Like, I would love to figure it out, 'interview the suspect and figure out their motives or if they are telling the truth or a lie,' and wanna work on such cases (especially the interview). Which of the two fields would suit the above criteria better? Also, pls tell the difference and importance of the three fields.
What to study to become Detective?
What path in studies and all should I pursue if I plan to become a detective(like in law enforcement, probably like CID/CBI/FBI, etc.), (without being a patrol officer and all first, and then taking the long-term journey?) Also, will the same path work out for an investigative psychologist? If not, then what path should I pursue in this case? Can I work in(or with) law enforcement in this case?
Is there any way to become detective under these circumstances ?
I mean, can someone become a detective(not the civilian one) without starting as a patrol officer and taking years? That too, with the power to issue arrests and other such powers. (Especially in India.) And how does one become a detective for another country if they were born in another?
is security a good career path that branches off into police work ?
security might be an interest for me but I'm not sure what security can lead to as a career
What is the best path to become a police officer? #spring26
How much college and training should I try to do before I start testing to become one? Is policing a good career path? #Spring26
Can i do ride-along with a police officer at the age of 14?
Hey i'm a 14 year old boy. looking to becoming a police officer when i grow up. i want to look more into police things and focus more on my career.
What are some laws i should learn. And programs i should be learning
i'm a 14 year old boy looking to become a police officer one day, been getting tips from police officers. But i feel like in stuck in the same position every time. Anything would help, Really wanna become a police officer
Any advice for these future careers: Chief Executive, Police Officer, Financial Manager, Forensic Science, and Agricultural Management?
Im an 8th grader and I’m interested in very different fields, like Forensic Science and Agricultural Management. For someone my age, what is the best way to figure out which environment I’d actually like working in every day?
What is it like working in Law-Enforcement and what are some tips that I can use starting now in middle school to make it to my goal of joining?
Hi, My name is Irenne. I have been interested in Law-Enforcement since I was 5, I watch many crime documentaries and as well as shows that have anything that has to do with crime (like Batman and S.W.A.T). I am very interested in helping the world be better and away from danger, Just like how my dad and uncle's risk their life everyday. I look up to people who are kind and caring of the well being of others. Everyday is a challenge but I would love to go home with a sense of victory and peace.
What type of training do you need to become a detective?
Hello, I am a student at Crane Middle School and want to become a detective in the future. I want to become a detective because I always wanted to help people. I believe I can become a detective because of my problem solving skills. I also would rather be a detective rather than a patrol officer because of things like better pay and investigations. I want to help people by giving them closure by them knowing the person who committed the crime is in jail.
What are the actual benefits of becoming a police officer?
Dear professionals, I am in the 8th grade and want to become a police officer. When I was thinking about it, I was wondering what are some real benefits from becoming a police officer that could actually be able to help me in life. There are risks to becoming a police officer I’m just concerned if they are worth it. Police officers risk their lives every day and I want to know what they get in return and if it is worth the risk. If you are able to respond to my question please do and thank you.
How do I prepare myself if I want to be a police officer in Arizona?
Hi, I am a Jr high student from Crane Middle School and I have some questions for a police. What is the hardest part of being a police officer? How do I become one? What kind of training would I have to take? Does it pay good? Is there a specific thing you have to know?
How do I prepare myself if I want to be a police officer ?
Hi,I am a student in crane middle school and I had couple of questions about preparing myself if I wanted to become a police officer. One question I have is what is the hardest thing about preparing yourself to become a police officer. Second question I have is what will I have to do to get in a police academy. What kind of training do I have to do. How many people do police officers save every day. Do a lot of police officers get emotional about their saves. Thank you for helping me with my questions Have a great day
What are good schools to go play baseball at and get a degree in business?
Hello, I am Rylan and I am a 8th grader at Crane Middle School in Yuma Arizona. what are some good colleges for baseball even if it’s a junior college or a D1 college. Can you give me some advice or a routine I should start doing now so it can help me in high school and college. I want to know what college baseball practices look like so I can start preparing for them in high school. I would like to study business or law and justice in college. I would like to know some good colleges for this. I am asking this question becuase i have been playing baseball for a very long time and want to play professionally. I would like to study either one of these in case baseball doesn’t work out. Sincerely, Rylan
I'm interested in going into law enforcement are there any specific science classes I should take my senior year?
What sciences classes should I take my senior year?
Can a person with ADHD become a detective?
I'm 17 years old, and I've planned on entering law enforcement for years now, hoping to become a detective that works specifically on a special victims unit. However, I was diagnosed with both ADHD and ODD back when I was in 1st grade. I'm currently on medication for both. I've heard online that people with ADHD aren't legally allowed to own firearms, which is necessary for a police officer/detective. Is this true? Will this affect my ability to enter my dream career? I really don't want to have to find a fallback career after focusing on this path and curating all of my clubs/elective courses purely on law enforcement.
How did you decide what you wanted to do with your degree?
I'm majoring in criminal justice but am still undecided on what I should do with my future profession. I've considered investigations, policework/FBI, something in a lab... There's just so much! How did you decide what you wanted to do with your degree? #Fall25
What degree does law enforcement or the law need?
I’m an 8th grader and I would like to be in law enforcement when I grow up. Do I need specific degrees and if I do then what degrees do I need?
I am interested in becoming a member of the SWAT team. What do I need to do ?
I am a seventh grader middle school student and want to become a member of the SWAT team and how do I do that?
What are the career steps in law enforcement to become a detective?
I have the dream to be a detective, but I am not sure where to start. I have had thoughts of joining the NYPD, but how dangerous is that? I have also considered being a state trooper. What are the steps and how long, on average, would the process take before I could become a detective? And would I be able to choose the department I join?
What’s the best way to deal with burnout or stress in high-pressure fields like law enforcement?
I will be a freshman in college this fall, and while graduation is far away, I want to have a general idea of what I want to do so that my degree will be helpful in my career. I would like to become an FBI agent after graduating from college, and I know that the job, like many others, can take a strong emotional toll, and I want to be prepared.
What are the best steps to becoming a part of the cyber crimes unit in law enforcement ?
What is the day to day jobs of someone in digital forensics
How and what do you do handle situations with hostile or aggravated people involved with law enforcement ?
I'm a senior in high school going to study criminal justice in college.
What requirements do they ask for to be a police officer?
I need to enter an academy. What recommendation do you give me to become a police officer?
can you help me to be a cop?
I love to do cop things and watch cop movies like the rookie 911 blue bloods NICS and lots more. what can I do do be a cop?
how to get my grades up can you help me?
okay so... if I want to get my grades up what can I do? and... how do I get a better ACAP score in my school? and do I need to go to college to be a cop? sorry for so many questions just wondering!!!!!!! oh also have a nice day or night!!!!!!
Are you forced to work overtime in law enforcement?
In a law enforcement depending on what you want to do with it, do you have to work over time to conclude with something important of your job.