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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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Veth
almost 5 years ago
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Its my life dream to be able to serve =)
mardizone
about 5 years ago
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thx 4da info...i wish i knew this earlier
usheruganda
about 5 years ago
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oh, i will make a good cop. sign me up
mugzy
about 5 years ago
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WOW I NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY AGENCIES THERE ARE I HAVE TO DO MORE RESEARCH THIS IS SOME GREAT INFORMATION
billiau566
about 5 years ago
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I alway had an intrest in some type of law enforcement especialy since 911, my goal is to keep my family, friends and america safe!
brandielindsey
about 5 years ago
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I never finish high school but i was always intrested in becoming part of my local police. How would i get info on what i can do to join
JwRied
about 5 years ago
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Dothe Police Departments offer a class for those wanting to become a police officer , but dont have a high school diploma or their G.E.D. ?
copper22
about 5 years ago
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hi...im a 22 year old female that ha been working hard at getting into law enforcement for the past two years and just found out that i was going about it the hard way...i have just found out that there is a local police academy/college near me and im working on getting the money up to go....if anyone knows how to apply for grants and loans so that i can pay my bills while at the academy it would be great if u could inform me! criss_lover@yahoo.com thank you!
stronggirl4life
about 5 years ago
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i liked the info it was very helpful to me my name is precious and i wanna b a Crime scene investigator and if anyone out here can help me out it wold b very helpful im currently 14 years old but ill b 15 in june and i'm lookin 4 a summer job as a intern or lifeguard but not sure yet
NeverTooLate
about 5 years ago
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Excellent information. I thought I had already decided what branch of law enforcement I wanted to get into, but this just opened my eyes to the multitude of opportunities avaliable. Thanks for sharing it!
wayngrenguul
about 5 years ago
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I'm ready?
Anonymous
about 5 years ago
You should have something on dispatching
hotrodjay2013
about 5 years ago
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Could add prerequisites? maybe
kingston33
about 5 years ago
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I am very interested in going into law enforcement. I've looking around to see what areas there are to choose from. So I found this information to be very helpful.
lovellmims25
about 5 years ago
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hey all, i have been debating for the past couple of years about becoming a(n) LEO. if anyone has info on how to get started and where to get started please let me know, this is the career that GOD has planned out for me, i've tried everything else and nothing works. but if anyone has that info please email me at lovell_mims@yahoo.com. Thank u