I'm a freshman in college pursuing a career in federal law enforcement. I have to learn a language and can't decide which one. I am Korean, however they do not offer a Korean course. I was thinking of Arabic, Chinese, or Japanese. Any thoughts?
2006-08-16 09:35:30 · 11 answers · asked by Kevin C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
What department of federal law enforcement & where are you looking to be stationed?
http://www.ice.gov/ ... Spanish, Arabic, Farsi
http://www.fbi.gov/homepage.htm ... English, Ebonics, Spanglish
2006-08-16 09:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by r0bErT4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to use foreign language skills as a way into federal law enforcement, you need to become as fluent as a native speaker in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This is very difficult but doable.
It's 2006 now and Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, and Korean are needed by federal law enforcement agencies. In 4 years, this may change. So, you might become fluent in Arabic in 2010, but there may be a new need for Russian speakers. Learn a language that you like.
2006-08-17 03:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by place_desjardins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well depending on what part of the country your wanting to work in I would say either Spanish or Arabic. Spanish because well that's the second largest foreign language in the U.S., I guarantee you use it at some point. And Arabic because of all the counter terrorism work. Either one would be good for the job.
2006-08-16 09:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by The Prez. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it really depends on what part of the country you live in. But my suggestion would be Spanish. There seems to be alot more Spanish speaking people in America now, and with you going into law enforcement, I think you would benefit from it.
2006-08-16 09:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by cumminsangie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to be in the USA, spanish would be the most useful. If you don't want to study spanish, then I'd suggest Chinese. Huge population and becoming a bigger player in global economics.
2006-08-16 09:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by Adios 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to work federal why would you not want to start with Spanish.
2006-08-16 10:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanish!!
2006-08-16 09:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by bereal1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spanish would be the best, then Arabic if you want to deal with terrorists.
2006-08-16 09:41:41 · answer #8 · answered by ANDREW L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with Chinese.
2006-08-16 09:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by Terra T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take spanish...it's more commonly used.
2006-08-16 09:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by It'sMe23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋