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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av_hjhs

about 4 years ago

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I would like to do campus law enforcement. It's very interesting to me.
mdr

over 4 years ago

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I'm highly appriciated police activities in USA.I want to strat the law enforcement actuvities.I belive dadecation,honesty,Sinceratity,dutyfulness and commitment that is a police officer can do. I'm ready to strat as a correction officer. I need to get better suggestion about this position.
Rookie717

over 4 years ago

2 Comments

Many people have common questions such as the ones in this article but the only difference is they leave their questions unanswered. Some people are afraid to go in person to ask particular questions that are essential to any law enforcement job. This article answers those questions for you. Law Enforcement has been on my mind for a while and I come from a family full of police officers. Gotta carry on the tradition one way or another.
courtneykamen

over 4 years ago

4 Comments

it seems really interesting, but im still undecided on what career path i want to take.
FENIXANGEL56

over 4 years ago

42 Comments

VERY NICE JOB YOU MAKE GUYS, I 'LL WILL LOVE TO BE THERE!!!
KevinC_09

over 4 years ago

18 Comments

Nice information. Joinining the police is one of my biggest goals right now. It's something I would really like to do.
Luvbug20505

over 4 years ago

2 Comments

How hard is it to get on the force with a felony on my record from when I was younger and stupid?
Yarimar1989

over 4 years ago

6 Comments

I heard that it is very hard to get into police because of all the testing...they rule a lot of people out.
JuliaSimmons

over 4 years ago

2 Comments

sounds fun
gillette

over 4 years ago

10 Comments

my dad was good officer@ now he is d.c.@ now i would like to be one for my son he all i got.
Feerone

over 4 years ago

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i liked it clears a lot up and well i want to become a patrol officer before anything then maybe move into the FBI or something like that.
edwinbaoteng

over 4 years ago

4 Comments

waana be like u one day
TanyaDan

over 4 years ago

236 Comments

well, just gotta get started w the college!!
blackcd

over 4 years ago

72 Comments

very informative. This solidifies my need and desire to become a trooper!
juanseverino

over 4 years ago

4 Comments

This article made me understand the positions better and its great help for many. I really love this website because there is many tips and examples on how to become a cop. I am going to a community college for criminal justice and hopefully soon I will be ready to take the test I need to get started. When I turn nine-teen I will definatley start my police acadamy and hopefully I do well.Thanks for the information. It was a great help

Juan