2007-01-23 01:12:47 · 13 answers · asked by EbBz 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I just moved to the States and am changing status to become a Permanent Lawful Resident. I previously worked for a Police Force in the UK and want to stay in the Law Enforcement field. So far it has been my experience that almost all Federal, State and Metropolitan Police Forces here in the US require US Citizenship prior to making an application to be a Police Officer. There are some exceptions. The University of Kentucky Police do not require citizenship, just residency. And, you can also apply for non-Police Officer jobs within the Force without having to be a citizen first.
2007-01-25 06:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by Golf Alpha Nine-seven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, yes. I saw one UK citizen working for the LAPD on TV a couple of years back. Here in UK we've got at least one former American cop working for a UK force - he thinks we're soft on crime.
2007-01-23 22:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless the UK citizen has dual citizenship.
Best wishes, J
2007-01-23 01:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by sirjulian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NYC police are full of Irish and some from NI so i guess the answer is yes
2007-01-25 08:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's possible.
There was a guy in the paper who joined the US police but he's now in jail as he had false references! Beware!!
2007-01-23 01:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by coco ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I recently saw a lady cop with an English accent on one of those American reality TV shows. lol :-)
2007-01-23 02:13:20 · answer #6 · answered by Butterscotch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that exactly what the UN peace Keeping force Is?
2007-01-23 03:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by Sassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, providing he/she swear allegiance to the flag and becomes an American citizen
2007-01-27 00:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would almost be certain under dual citizenship or transfer citizenship, so sole US citizenship is obtained.
2007-01-23 02:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by Labatt113 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-23 01:24:17 · answer #10 · answered by M H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋