In order to work as a police officer one need to pass the physical and psychological testing that that force has. A diploma from a police academy is helpful, however, one still needs to pass the testing.
This is a standardised licence which shows that a police officer has been appropriately trained in the various aspects of his/her role. The licence can only be obtained following rigorous training and tests.
Police officers all go through their own type of "certification" when you go to the police academy. A bachelors degree in criminal justice is also helpful
Apply to the police academy in your state.
No. A military police officer goes through military basic training, then the militray equivalent of a police academy, but does not need to attend a civilian police academy.
to be a police officer you need to attend a state approved police academy and be state certified in the state you live in.
In most states, police officers need to go through training, typically at a state or locally run law enforcement academy, and then be "certified." This certification is not referred to as a license, though. The requirements vary from state to state - do a search for "law enforcement academy" and the name of your state for more information.
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Yes, it is required to take 6 months of police academy
Yes it is called police academy
Inquire the NYC Police academies to learn about information on applying for a police license. They can give you insight and information on what you wish to learn.
As of December 2011 - The starting salary for a Baltimore Police Officer Trainee is $41,290. At graduation from the police academy, the salary increases to $42,290.
Go thru police academy first.