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What percent of police departments now have a college requirement?
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∙ 12y ago
Although there ARE some that do, very few police agencies require a college degree.
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How many years of criminal justice do you have to take to become a police officer?
In most cases a high school diploma or GED equivalent is sufficient. Police departments are looking for the best qualified candidate. So having college credits is a + but not a requirement in most departments. Some require "X" amount of college credits and some require at least a 2 year degree. No departments that I know of require a 4 year degree. All federal departments i.e. FBI DEA CIA NSA ATF USM require a 4 year degree.
How many years do you need in college to become a police detective?
You don't need any college, a two-year degree in the basics would make you more competitive, larger police departments will train you, crime scene techs collect evidence only, they do not pursue the offender, that is the job of a detective.
How long do you got to go to school to become a police officer?
The response to this question was originally that "most police departments' police officers have to go to college for 2 years and get an associates degree. Some departments only require a high school diploma or GED."The answer is presented with no statistical references or backing. The only requirement to be a police officer is to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Grade point average is not a requirement. William Terrill, an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State, responsible for studies on policing and education stated in 2010 in an interview with Pacific Standard Magazine, that "There are more than 18,000 police agencies in the United States, and more than half of them are in rural areas with fewer than 10 officers. Rural police agencies rarely have a college requirement, but even in mid-to-large U.S. cities, departments with college requirements "still wouldn't approach 30 or 40 percent,""Most departments at local and county levels don't require a degree, and the ones that do will usually accept an Associate's Degree. After they are employed they may take as many college-level classes as they wish. Many officers go on to get degrees in Public Administration - Sociiology - and the Law.
How many municipal POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARE THERE IN New Jersey?
450 police departments
Can i be a police officer without college?
Yes, although some do, many departments require only a high school education.
How many city's have police departments in Oregon?
According to Wikipedia, there are 131 city police departments in Oregon.
How many police departments in Florida?
There are a total of 141 police departments in the state of Florida. The largest of those is the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Who has word over police departments?
Police chief.
Is it illegal to use real police departments in books?
No. Many books and movies portray actual police departments.
Why do police wear a police hat?
Because police are there to serve the community and for most police departments it is a requirement to wear a helmet, cap or hat. They will display the departments logo on the cap as well. It is so they can be easily identified as police officers and also as a part of the uniform and pride for their job.Another View: So that officers are more visible and stand out in a crowd situation.
What are the contrasting roles and functions of municipal and county police departments?
contrasting the roles and functions of municipal and county police departments
do police departments post jobs online?
Most police departments do post job opportunities online. Job listings for police departments can typically be found on the city's website and include requirements of the position and instructions for how to apply.
