Step 1: Learn About the Law Enforcement Field

I want to work my way up. Can anybody give me some pointers of the exam ?

i am 40 yrs old ,,have raised my 4 boys by doing autobody for the past 22 yrs,,i have alway wanted to be a cop but could never make the change,,,am i to old now to make a go at it,,,i would love to have a chance to prove myself

I'm a corrections officer, but would like to make the move to police officer and then eventually work my way to a cyber crime unit. Starting out as a C/O, will that experience help becoming a police officer. I don't have any street experience.

im going to work my way through a cop for 3years after i join the military so i can be a swat officer

I want to become a cop for 4 years preferably K-9 then after those 4 years become a U.S. Marshal

Hmm.... Interesting... So, basically, I can become a state cop by going to recruit, but, a city cop has to go to school for 4 years....

@jcorrow1992 The best way to stand out ahead of the other applicants is to get a college degree. Even though they don't require a degree doesn't mean they accept people that apply without one. You have to show passion, and determination and a degree shows that. Also, get active in your community, put in hours at a homeless shelter, animal shelter, kids mentor program. Anything that puts you ahead of the other applicants. Remember this is a competitive profession. I also would try and go on ride-alongs if they have them in your town and get to know the officers in the agency that you have an interest in. It doesn't hurt to have someone on the inside. Sometimes its not what you know, but who you know. Best of Luck- Nic

i am starting school soon for my associates in criminal justice and debating going and getting my bachelors after that. to become a police officer would i still have to go through the academy? and if so is taking the college classes in criminal justice just a waste of time?