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These days it's best to start by getting a four-year degree.
Most jurisdictions, not all, you need around 60 credit hours of college courses. You will not be successful without at least two years of college courses. This includes course work in English composition, basic college math, college algebra, Biology and chemistry. You need to know how to communicate and how to write and use a computer. Some agencies will say that all you need is High School, or a State issued GED, but the average cop has at least two years of college. If you wish to progress, to the detective bureau or up the ranks get your Bachelors or Master's Degree. Look on police sites like the IACP, the FBI, Customs and the ATF. Go in the military if you are able, you will get the training you need and the discipline that is required to excell in police work. You also will obtain money for college. You will need a clean drivers license with a minimal moving violations, a clean credit history and you will be required to take a psychological examination, a physical, and a physical aglity test. Many departments require vision correctable to 20/20 and no color blindness. You can start at a smaller department and transfer. But, most departments are not interested in "jumpers". Once you apply you will need to be accepted into a police academy. They can be live in boot camps or forty hour a week schools. The school is at least eight weeks. It will consist of classes in criminal law, evidence and procedure, criminal state statutes, Federal Laws and codes, firearms, defensive tactics, driving, and other high liability formats. Once you pass the academy you are eligible for the State POST TEST. The test is usually several days long and certifies you as a police officer in that state. Once you complete your college, the academy and the test you are eligible to sit for an exam.
As for becoming a detective, that is not a quick thing. Once you join an agency you will be placed in the Patrol Division. From there, once you are eligible, you can test for a Detective position. At small agencies it is always a good idea to learn the ins and outs of what it is that a detective actually does. Try to impliment these practices in your job function on patrol, and hope that someone with some clout notices.
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Reviewer of police officer exam?
Napolcom is a review of the material on a police officer exam. It enables people to study questions that they will have to answer on an exam to become a police officer.
How does one become a traffic police officer?
One can become a traffic police officer by applying at the police station of your choice. Traffic police officer are not required to have a degree other than a high school diploma.
Can you become a police officer on toontown?
no
Can an immigrant become an American police officer?
A lawful immigrant who has become a naturalized American Citizen can become a police officer, but not an immigrant/alien who has not become a US citizen.
How do you become a riot police officer?
You first must become a Police Officer , then you can apply for Riot Control or S.W.A.T. Training if you wanted to
Where can I get my private investigator degree ?
To become a police detective, you have to first become a police officer. Requirements to become a police officer vary, and how you become a police officer varies depending on the state and the department. Most police departments require officers work at least 2 (usually more) years before being eligible to become a detective. Becoming a detective is usually a very competitive process. If you want to become a police detective, become the best police officer that you can. Maintain an excellent record and reputation.
Can a person with HIV become a police officer?
A person with HIV can certainly hold a position as a police officer.
Is 37 to old to become a police officer?
No.
What is the oldest age to become a police officer in New York City?
35 is the oldest to become an officer.
Can you become a police officer with police traffic certificate?
to be a police officer you need to attend a state approved police academy and be state certified in the state you live in.
How can a person become a police officer if he was arrested for giving a false report to a police officer previously?
Is it an offence to give a false report to a peace officer, and what does a peace officer do????
How do you get the police officer in poptropica?
If you have the phone fror one of the earlier islands, you can dial 911 to become dressed as a police officer.
