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Ten Steps to Joining the Force
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Your lifelong dream has been to become a police officer. But you’re still not exactly sure about how to make that dream a reality.
Ten Steps to Joining the Force is a comprehensive guide detailing the path you should follow – from picking a law enforcement specialty to going through the academy and completing field training – to realize your dream.
This FREE guide is available exclusively to PoliceLink members.
Due to popular demand 10 Steps to Joining the Force is also available in this FREE downloadable ebook.
STPSO3936
about 1 year ago
2 Comments
Each agency is different. Find your local agencies Human Recource Department and ask them. Or Google your local department and they usually have steps on employment at the web site. Stop thinking about it and do it!
flajoe
about 1 year ago
2 Comments
why do agencies put age limits on the recruits? The one recruiter had to be 280lbs and must have been 50+ . At thirty nine I'm in great shape run a 4.5 40 and a regular athlete. I'll challenge any of these agencies saying I'm to old! Try conditioning your present police and sheriffs it's no wonder some of the bad guys get away they can't keep up! And what about discrimination is not hiring because of age a discriminating act?
velascodaisy08
about 1 year ago
2 Comments
I been wanting to become a ploice officer for a long time. Im fixing to graduate from college but i do not know what to do next i hope some one can help me find out wut to do before i graduate in may
AnchAK
about 1 year ago
42 Comments
Certain agencies have a different approach to selection and testing. Some agencies dont test you at all on police knowledge during selection due to the fact that they believe that one cannot possibly know how to handle ones self as an officer if one has not yet had the formal training in law enforcement. On the other hand,knowledge is power and the more you know,the more you know. It doesnt hurt to learn more and can only help you. Like the article says,talk to your local PD or Trooper recruiter. They will tell you everything they feel you should know before you even fill out the initial application. Any questions can be answered by them. Never be afraid to ask questions! Read articles,learn about police work online,talk to your local law enforcement agencies,it can all only help.
Be 100% honest in your backgrounds. Honesty is the best policy no matter what anyone else says. Your honesty will reflect upon your integrity.
Good luck everybody who hopes to one day work in law enforcement and, thank you to all those that currently work in law enforcement.
minuswon
about 1 year ago
2 Comments
what if i am interested in joining, but used drugs as a teen... and havn't touched them in over 3 years....
ru4k9s2
about 1 year ago
24 Comments
Just an update.......I have attended 3 out of the 9 classes in the citizen's acadamy & I have to say the classes are very interesting. Although I'm in a small town some of the things I have heard & seen are interesting. I have been telling my oldest daughter what goes on in these classes & now she wishes she had applied to go. The more I go to these classes the more I'm thinking about trying to join the force.
bmgdale
about 1 year ago
4 Comments
I am in the military and probably getting out soon and was wondering what can I do early so that when I do get out I am already in the books! Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated
redcivic927
about 1 year ago
18 Comments
Hi my name is Josh. I live near St.louis on the Illinois side of the river. I really want to go into law enforcement but i dont know what steps to take first and all. Ive got a 21 month old son and work with an airline currently so my days are somewhat busy but i do get time off. What i want to know is where to go and where to start and which would be the best for me to do. Im willing to take all the steps and any challenge to get there. Im up for any suggestions.
hcw_blaze_hcw
about 1 year ago
2 Comments
I am trying to become an officer. I am kind of confused because i really dont know what step to take first but i want to make the right one. I hope this website helps me to take a positive step
corina
about 1 year ago
38 Comments
WOW DO YOU HAVE TO DO ALL THAT FOR JUST AN OFFICE JOB IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT???????
coltsfan178
about 1 year ago
16 Comments
hi
Cortez3380
about 1 year ago
2 Comments
I am trying to become an officer. I am kind of confused because i really dont know what step to take first but i want to make the right one. I hope this website helps me to take a positive step
coltsfan178
about 1 year ago
16 Comments
hi
SAM1960
about 1 year ago
2 Comments
IS THER AN AGE LIMIT?
ru4k9s2
about 1 year ago
24 Comments
I've been thinking about joining the law enforcement field & I've taken the 1st step to see what's it like. Where I live the Police Dept. sponser an acadamy for citizens & I'm happy to say that I applied & was accepted. They show you all different kinds of fields in law enforcement. Needless to say I'm excited & nervous about it but I'm going to give it my best shot!.........