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
Hey I am 17 yr old looking for advice on anything I could do to get a good start on a career in law enforcement.
I am currently in criminal justice and attended a law enforcement youth academy my plan after high school is to possibly go into corrections as a correctional officer until the age of 21 then go into the police academy so any advice that would help or anything I could take such as other classes, courses or if theirs any certifications I could get now or do when I am 18, anything would greatly be appreciated.
First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives? and Police & Sheriff's Patrol officers. "What was required of you from the police force (such as skills, or requirements), to gain , Superior and/or Management positions?, and why did you take such a big responsibility?"
Greetings and salutations, My name is Brenden. I'm a High school Graduate, looking to get into Homeland Security and Policing. I'm trying to prepare for my career, by looking for guidance or advice when getting into this field of work. I've always been interested in aiding and protecting people, but I never knew where to start or how to begin within this career. Or- Mainly what to expect. So hopefully my questions I ask bring me some for of clarity during my pursuits.
What type of education and skills are required to become a police officer?
What types of education and skills do I need to become a police officer? What are the dangers of becoming a police officer, what are the chances of getting injured or possibly shot.
How can I become a police officer?
I want to become a police officer because I want to follow my grandpa steps. I want to follow his steps because my grandpa and my dad use to be a police officer, and I want to follow their steps. I want to become a police officer to help people from danger in there area. I want to help people in Yuma for they don’t get hurt at all.
What do you guys think is best for me trying to study criminal justice later on go onto law enforcement and or should I get straight to the point and go to the academy ?
I’m a middle schooler and my grades are kinda good and I’ve been wanting to do law enforcement since I heard my brother might be in law enforcement it sounded good and I wanna do it as well they get paid good enough to maintain yourself and others and it sounds like a fun job that I would personally like
How did you get involved with law enforcement, and what made you choose this career
I am currently in job corps, and I'm interested in becoming a police officer. I want to know how you got involved with law enforcement and why this career.
What are some steps I can take currently as a student to become a police officer in the future?
I am a 7th grader who is very big and was told to be a police officer as a joke by my family. I took it lightly and realized that I could be a police officer for more than just my physical appearance. I can help people in danger and stop future danger from happening. I just don’t know where to start and I want to reach this dream.
How can I become a successful border patrol agent?
I am a 12 year old boy and I have always wanted to be a border patrol agent or type of officer, how can I achieve that goal? What are some skills that I need to have in order to achieve this goal?
How do I become a police officer in law enforcement?
I am in 7th grade and I am wondering on what is required for me to become a police officer. Do I need to go to college for a degree or do I just need to go to training and get accepted?
What does it take to become a police officer ?
I am very passionate about becoming a police officer to help people and save them.
I want to be a police officer, I live in a small town called Brazil in Indiana but I would like to move to Florida when I become an adult and get the money. Should I go to college and possibly start in Indiana or start out in Florida?
Thank you for the answers!
I'm in 8th grade and I would like to be a police officer. Should I start learning cop codes, what are some things I should start learning ?
Any tips??
How do I pursue a federal law enforcement field? What other fields are good for my major?
It’s been quite a while since my last question on here, and now I’m currently entering my senior year. I plan on majoring in homeland security (if i can go to a school with that major of course), and i hope to double major with a second major in behavioral science if not, criminal justice. I still haven’t been able to figure out a path after graduating though. I’d like to try and go for the FBI even if it’s ambitious, but do you guys have any advice for going in the federal law enforcement route? thanks in advance
What is the most important things to know about the law What is the best things for a police officer to do in a bad situation? What do you look for someone when they join the police community??
What was your favorite class to get into being a police officer? Do you think this job would be good for me?
When training for Law Enforcement do you need any special requirements before applying
do u need any special certificate or requirement to try and apply for law enforcement
What would be the best thing to study for when trying to become a deputy?
I'm in Job Corps now and I'm going into protective services to get an unarmed private security guard license, and I'm thinking on what else should I do to help me become a deputy
What type of cardio and or endurance is required to become a deputy for Law enforcement and would walking and jogging about 4-6 miles a day be a good beginning?
should I make my goal higher like 8-10 miles a day or should I go for 10-12 miles because I usually walk and or jog about 8 or so miles a day
What do you teach as a law enforcement teacher?
I am curious as to what laws and practices they would teach their students concerning laws and law enforcement.
How does one become a teacher that teaches about law and law enforcement?
I have been wondering how to teach people on what and how laws are to help them understand what they are.
How does law-enforcement interact with the public on a regular basis?
I am wondering what, how, and why they have certain interactions and how they would proceed in said actions with the public
#spring23 In forensics, how do you know when to look into something or when to leave it alone or how to gage its significance?
I love forensics and I always get caught up in the details that don't really have significance in the case, but I'm not sure how to tell if a detail is significant in that particular matter.
Does being a animal cop pay the bills and what kind of schooling do you need?
By animal cop I mean someone who has a long truck with cages built in and responds to people calling then saying things like “ my neighbor has left their dog outside for three days without food” or “ theirs some stay dog that need rescuing here “
Will becoming a police officer make me shoot someone?
I want to be a police officer, and then go up to either become an FBI agent or a homicide detective (considering I pass all exams). I read I have to be a cop first before becoming a detective and have some type of experience to become an FBI agent. The thing is though, I really don't -and I mean at all- want to shoot someone, yet I don't want to be stuck in an office. I know circumstances change what one does, and I know I have to protect others and myself from dangers, yet I don't want to be caught up in it. If curcumstances are called for it, I could maybe shoot someone, but my biggest fear is killing someone even if it is for something like defending mysef or others. Does anyone in the law enforcement force been through this? If this is my fear, then should I change career? Will becoming an FBI agent make me do the same thing?
