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clean background , no criminal history . good driving record preferred.

NO DUI convictions . pass the police academy . some agencies may sponsor if u are the right candidate . or get a criminal justice degree .

The easiest way to become a cop and receive paid training is joining the military

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The first thing one must do is fill out an application. Then undergo an oral interview, take a drug test and a physical exam. There are a number of minimum standards that must be met to even be considered. Most police departments require their candidates be at least 21 years of age to apply.

There must be no history of felonies or drug use. The individual must be of a high moral standard, which is determined by a polygraph test along with an extensive background check. The recruit must pass a physical fitness test, similar in length and difficulty to one given to military recruits. Exact requirements vary from state to state, and agency to agency. There is a written exam which also must be completed and passed.

Once hired, the recruit must attend a police academy for approximately six months, involving both physical training and classroom training. High performance standards are required during this time. All tests must be passed satisfactorily. Following the academy, a new recruit is assigned to a Field Training Officer for several weeks prior to being left alone to a specific duty as a rookie cop.

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