Step 1: Learn About the Law Enforcement Field

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Many people have a preconceived notion of law enforcement based on the sensational scenes shown on the news or at the movies. But what is it really like to be a street cop? Or a federal agent? Or a conservation officer? There are hundreds of career paths within law enforcement and all are done for the love of it – not for the promise of fortune or fame. Find out the basics about law enforcement here, including:

• Types of agencies: local police departments ...

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Moisespa96

over 4 years ago

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To go into the Law Enforcement Industry is one and my best GOAL in life,I have been for two years in this great country,no my questions is: What is the first step and the proper school to go.

Thanks.
ATAVIA

over 4 years ago

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IM AM OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL ATTENTING A CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSITUTUION SO WHATS MY NEXT STEP TO BECOMING A COP
CValencia

over 4 years ago

10 Comments

how can i star my career in law enforment. I'm alredy in hight school but i want to know whats the best way to get started. Can i take the test right now or how can i get ready for the test. if i take the test and keep on going to college how can i get started. please lead me trought this path.
"thank you for your time"
kru81

over 4 years ago

10 Comments

That is a lot of great info. thanks for that. I can't wait, and i to hope that some day soon ill either be a cop or a SWAT officer.
Ryan_Whelan

over 4 years ago

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hey this is great info... im not of age yet but I'm headed to college to get my 2 yers degree in criminal justice. how do i get into a police academy?
Anonymous

over 4 years ago

how do i get to become a cop? i want to learn to be one at home.
jasonlovell

over 4 years ago

58 Comments

i want to be a patrol officer
jpolice122

over 4 years ago

112 Comments

Thanks for the article. It is a very useful tool and was very beneficial in providing me with information to better prepare myself for the academy. I will be using to refer back to on a fairly regular basis.
Faisal1

over 4 years ago

18 Comments

nice!!
JOODYB20

almost 5 years ago

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CONTACT ME SO I CAN DO THIS
D1amond

almost 5 years ago

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i really want to be a probation/ parole officer now!!!
Jophes

almost 5 years ago

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Very useful info.
dallas_resident

almost 5 years ago

4 Comments

wow
karriem33

almost 5 years ago

2 Comments

Ummmmm..... I wil be graduating with my bachelors in Criminal Justice by January of 2009 and I have a certificate as a Crime Scene Technician. This site is extremely useful and full of information. Hoepfully I will be out there fullfilling my dream of working in the criminal Jutice field very soon.
mslametriahurd

almost 5 years ago

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i am a high school graduate of 2008. i am starting college in august. i am majoring in criminal justice. i did't know how many different fields there where. thank you for sharing this info with me. i'm leaning towards csi. if anyone has any advise for me to advance in my field. please share them with me. i will be 22 by the time i graduate college. i want to be the best new rookie.