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Casey Dec 12, 2025 951 views

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...

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Brianna Nov 30, 2025 160 views

How could I get into a forensics role with police departments after college?

How could I get into a forensics role with police departments after college? Coming from a data analytics background, I would like to pursue investigative forensics to assist police cases. Is this possible through school or is police academy required before any type of forensics position?

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Ashleigh Apr 26, 2025 2387 views

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...

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Rylee Apr 22, 2025 1046 views

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...

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Crystal Apr 04, 2025 859 views

How do I go about in finding internships/mentors in my field(Criminal Justice) Should I just do a quick search and see if I find anything on the internet or should I perhaps go to a workplace and see if they could offer me any advice/knowledge??

Im only a sophomore in college but I'm very interested in starting to get a head-start on an internship during me next semester. I would be happy with even a mentor just to to get a feeling of the atmosphere and perhaps start building connections for the future.

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Jesus Mar 31, 2025 715 views

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?

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Vivian Mar 31, 2025 623 views

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?

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nelson Mar 18, 2025 1893 views

if i go to college and finish it and then i go to police academy and become a cop,am i going to be pid more since i finished college?

because i was told i should finish college and then become a cop and i know that sometimes people who finish college and then get a job they get paid more since they have a title and are valued more

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Summer Feb 25, 2025 886 views

Would I need to be physically fit to be a crime scene detective?

I'm in 10th grade and I want to be a crime scene detective.

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David Feb 24, 2025 684 views

I'm interested in the law but passionate about becoming a detective. What is your daily routine in uniform and how does it affect your personal life ?

Hi, my name is David and I'm a junior who is interested in law enforcement. Any insight would be appreciated!

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Anderson Dec 13, 2024 1406 views

how can i become a sucessful man in future?

am at grade 10
i love watching and playing football

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CareerVillage Office Hours Dec 12, 2024 1042 views

How can I find a scholarship to study crime investigation?

I am seeking a scholarship, especially fully funded. l did A level in business studies, economics and geography. My dream is to study the crime investigating department, which is law reinforcement. I'm located in Zimbabwe.

*Note: This question is asked anonymously by a student.

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Abraham Nov 16, 2024 1267 views

What is the difference between a woman and man police?

I have always wanted to become a woman police but my friends are against it.
Should I be worried?

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Gabby Nov 05, 2024 597 views

What would be the best for me for my career ?

Should I wait till I'm 18 and go into the Montana law Enforcement Academy or should I get a apprenticeship and do that until I'm 18?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Oct 18, 2024 3024 views

How to become SWAT?

Tell us everything we need to know to become a SWAT officer!

Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.

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CareerVillage Office Hours Oct 16, 2024 1870 views

How to become an FBI detective?

Lend your expertise: what does it take to become an FBI detective?

Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.

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Lyla (Lyl) Oct 12, 2024 770 views

how did you know you wanted to work in law enforcement?

currently I've been binge watching this series called CSI on Hulu. The show is from the 2000s and it has made me want to be a CSI or work as a homicide detective and learn more about the law enforcement field and forensics, my only problem is is that I don't know if this is merely a hyper...

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Lyla (Lyl) Oct 10, 2024 1886 views

if I wanted to go into law enforcement and got snakebite piercings would taking those out before work be okay also if I dyed the underside of my hair or got tattoos in easily hideable areas would that be okay? ?

Just wondering because I would love to get more piercings, more specifically snakebites but based off the small amount of research I have done I know facial piercings are not allowed in law enforcement according to the dress code. would taking out piercings before work/on days I'm on duty be...

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Emma Oct 03, 2024 2750 views

What kind of career can I pursue with a Master's in Criminal Justice?

I am in high school and I'm currently trying to decide what career to get into. I am interested in criminal justice and want to get in the field. The problem is I don't know what kind of job I can get with this degree.

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Stephanie Sep 06, 2024 1187 views

Need help looking for a law career ?

So I’m actually in the military right now but I plan on getting out in a few months to get a degree. I know that I'm interested in working with the law. Something like being able to help kids or families regarding the law or helping with police officers just don’t wanna be a cop. Just wondering...

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Zakriye Aug 28, 2024 957 views

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.

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Luis Aug 28, 2024 426 views

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...

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Olivia Aug 26, 2024 8780 views

What are some pros and cons of being a Homicide Detective?

Im in highschool and I have been looking at future careers. This one seems to catch my attention the most.

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Jazzy Aug 22, 2024 5569 views

What is a better job? A policeman or a firefighter?

This is for my friends. Thanks

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Dante Aug 18, 2024 1156 views

Hi everyone, my name is Dante, and I am a 31 year-old University student. I currently in my final year and I am majoring in Criminal Justice & Criminology with a minor in Psychology. I always wanted to eventually get into the law enforcement field but in case that is not a possibility, with my current age (unfortunately) I just want to know what would be some good carrer paths that would best suit me Thanks?

I am an older student (31 years old) majoring in Criminal Justice & Criminology with a Minor in Psychology. For the past 10 years or I have not been that focused on my education. Been through 3-4 different schools and a couple of jobs before being settled now. Currently working part time...

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Nevaeh Aug 15, 2024 1482 views

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!

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Alexa Jul 15, 2024 4273 views

What classes should I take in high school in order to help me with criminal justice?

What core classes should i focuses on.

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cameron Jun 27, 2024 589 views

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

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cameron Jun 27, 2024 621 views

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

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Kyan Jun 25, 2024 2611 views

Do you get tased in police tryouts ?

Will you get tased in police tryouts

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kan Jun 25, 2024 10625 views

Is it a good idea to major in criminal justice and minor in psychology?

I've been thinking of majoring in criminal justice and minoring in psychology, and I would like to know whether that is a good idea.

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Thomas Jun 20, 2024 861 views

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

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Anthony Jun 13, 2024 1164 views

to become a First-line supervisor of police & detectives is it true that you don't need a higher education than your high school diploma ?

I am very interested but don't wanna waste time on something I can pursue.

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Jeryana Jun 12, 2024 977 views

#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.

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Jocelyn Apr 29, 2024 647 views

What are good internships for biology or criminal justice ?

Ive always been interested in a job like criminal justice or marine biology and im interested in getting a good idea of what I would be doing. Ive always been interested in biology and criminal justice sounds like a good, fit job for me.

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Myles May 29, 2024 1109 views

How do I become involved in law enforcement?

I am 21 years old and I'm interested in law enforcement because I have many family members in it, I just don't know where to start with my career.

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Myles May 29, 2024 1123 views

What jobs in law enforcement, have a mix of physical and mental labor?

If there's an in between in law enforcement where I can be physical and dormant doing computer work will fit my style of work perfectly. I like to have a balance between the two, so I'm not lacking heavily in one department than the other.