How many years of college does it take to become a Police Officer
2006-09-06 04:42:40 · 8 answers · asked by BORED GUY ASKING RANDOM ?"S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
techniqually you don't have to go to school to become a police officer. You will have to go to an academy. It would be easier for you to get a job and you will get more money if you go to college. It is 4 years to get a Bachelors degree. 2 years for an associates. Then an academy. Some stations have their own acadmy. The Troopers do.
2006-09-06 04:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by Yooper chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your force and the regulations. Here, currently, the officers must possess an Associates Degree to go through the Police Academy, but they are changing it soon to a four year degree.
2006-09-06 04:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least a couple years of criminal justice. Or you could get a four year criminology degree. Depends on what you want to do in the police force - if you want to be a regular officer to go for something more academic.
2006-09-06 04:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I am you do not need college to become one, but to move up the latter you do. Most here have a two year degree, and then others go on to get their four year degree. The only two things here is a high school diploma, and someone high up who owes someone else a favor. Good luck
2006-09-06 04:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by wmkinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most areas, police officers do not need an education past high school. In fact, most officers barely graduated high school.
2006-09-06 04:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by cleanair 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, they'll take you if you have at least graduated from high school. However, they may pay you more if you have a college degree.
2006-09-06 04:48:48 · answer #6 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be good in PE and know how to swim well and need to be very fit
2006-09-06 04:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, none. i know WAY too many cops that barely made it out of highschool
2006-09-06 04:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋