College? Training? Does anyone know?
2006-08-04 10:10:02 · 15 answers · asked by Geric L 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
An Education.....College preferably!!!!
2006-08-04 10:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by Angel Eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College certainly helps in advancement. Seperate certification in that state might help getting you in as a reserve officer to start. If they are hiring they will put you through academy training and you will get certified anyway of course. There are books on how to prepare for it and what the hiring process is like.
Military background is especially helpful. They usually will give bonus points for it in the entrance exam. If you go through the process be prepared for lots of running. Also if you go before a committee and do role playing with other candidates and you are playing the police officer, first thing always ask the "victim" their name and for their driver's license.
The first question they asked me in the interview process was to describe what the guys outside the building was wearing. They were cops in plain clothes. They like it when you are aware of your surroundings at all times.
Good luck.
2006-08-04 17:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to a a vocational school, I know you can start when you are in the 11th grade. Here you can in Ohio. Same as a Technical School, I went for Computer Drafting, a couple of my friends went for the police training.
2006-08-04 17:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by PurpleHaze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 60 credit hours of college classes and taking the police exam
2006-08-04 17:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by young kim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, if you just want to get into it at entry level go talk to the departments in your area. Many will pay for you to go to a police academy if you pass all the prereqs. In larger cities they may require a degree or an equivalent number of years as an officer.
2006-08-04 17:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by JAK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most department require some college now (was 60 hours...it's been a while since I've kept up with it). Basic academy hours have gone up, too. I went back in '84, and it was a full 18 semester hours, plus the TCLEOSE exam. You'd have to check with the PD you'd wish to apply with.
2006-08-04 17:15:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need some college hours or experience.... Training is necessary and also a requirement. If u dont have either one than, u will need some good LUCK!
2006-08-04 17:15:42 · answer #7 · answered by Havoc . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know where I live you have to have 2 years of college.
2006-08-04 17:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by wildflower2411478 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need college, but it helps!
Off the top of my head, you must:
1. Be at least 25 years old
2. Be phycially fit
3. Complete the testing
4. Background checks, character references, etc!
GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-04 17:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by loudy_foudy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well remember you asked for it! First you need to go to a college or school that teaches. Snobeyilisim and Brown Nosing!! Then learn to write tickets for browny points!! Because to me that is all a cop is good for!!They think there better than you and are all brown noses!! And you heard it here first from a REAL Nutcase!!""NUT'S""..PS ..did i win...did i win...did i win???
2006-08-04 18:14:40 · answer #10 · answered by dl200558 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋