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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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4arkvtcr3b
almost 2 years ago
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This is a very important article!!!
lemmonw
about 2 years ago
464 Comments
Great material for aspiring LEOs. Thanks.
Morium
about 2 years ago
12 Comments
Can some one tell me,how i apply criminal justice from Bangladesh?
Morium
about 2 years ago
12 Comments
I like this article and want to soon a good cop...ha...ha..
SStrauss
about 2 years ago
666 Comments
Nice review for aspiring LEOs.
Recondo99
about 2 years ago
1950 Comments
Good Article.
SimPD
about 2 years ago
22 Comments
John Jay.... Allday Baby !
sunlight564
about 2 years ago
18 Comments
I all ready started school of criminal justice.
benjamin22
about 2 years ago
2 Comments
I cant wait to start school for criminal justice.
sherrytank24
about 2 years ago
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When trying to get on as a police officer, what comes after the interview?
OlympicJoy
about 2 years ago
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lildezzy0 I am in that situation also. My advice would be to see if a department near you gives ride-alongs and go on one if they do. See if a department near you has an internship program. Visit a department's booth at the county or state fair. Talk to an officer. Read the articles on here. Make sure you are in shape. Read all the books on law enforcement you can find.
lildezzy0
about 2 years ago
2 Comments
can someone em,ail me at lildezzy0@yahoo.com to tell me how can i start working with police while iam in high school please let me know what can i do too beable to have an starting of that career
Grassie64
about 2 years ago
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I am going tomorrow to talk to colleges about going back to get my bachelors in criminal justice!!
Ashurbanipal
over 2 years ago
74 Comments
excellent article, I will look into all of these.
nicah
over 2 years ago
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Can anyone tell me the best way to prepare for testing and oral interviews? I am trying to get a position in a PD and have some interviews coming up. Want to be sure I am prepared. Not sure what to expect. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!