i am in yr 2 of a law degree which i really enjoy an would like to think i will complete whole degree an become a solicitor.. if this cant be tho wat sort of career could i have within the police, i was thinkin of somethin a bit more than walkin the beat i wanna do something specific an with purpose..... ideas??
2007-05-10 09:27:30 · 8 answers · asked by Kc Carr 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
oh an 4 a certain person dissin how i have posted this.. my grammar bla bl bla.... i do apologise for not puttin in full effort at this time of nite on a site like this, how silly of me, i do hope the police wont use this website as a refence!!! if u got nothin relevant to add dnt bother... tryin t get points jus 4 answerin!!! u know who u r!!!
2007-05-10 10:02:38 · update #1
A degree in criminal justice provides a strong basis for private investigators, police officers, government security workers and a wide variety of other positions to include the adult and juvenile investigations and probation officers.
2007-05-10 09:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't recommend a job in the police to anyone.
Upon joining you would have to complete a two year probation that allows no option but uniformed patrol work... and ridiculous amounts of mindless bureaucracy and chasing performance figures for the government which goes right against the grain but you have little option.
These days you will have little opportunity to really stretch your legal knowledge within an active role in the police, all that has been taken away from officers and handed to the CPS along with inordinate amounts of bureacracy so that they can take 3 hours to make the same decision the custody sergeant made in five minutes but is no longer able to action.
Police officers have had the ability to exercise legal knowledge and their discretion at incidents all but removed from them by government and top brass policy. More and more a police officer arrives at an incident and is obliged to apply a policy to it regardless of whether it is truely the right course of action or not. The old fashioned example of taking a child home and giving them a good telling off infront of their parents for a minor transgression is quickly becoming history due to demands of NCRS compliance. This grates deeply inside and will grate deeply inside you too if you join the police of today.
Knuckle down and pass those exams and become a solicitor!
2007-05-10 16:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by 203 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no disrespect to yourself, but you should consider at least a refresher course on you spelling and pronunciation lol
But whats wrong with walking the beat.. this country needs more police officers especially those willing to walk the beat instead of sitting in a car all day and actually Talking Meeting and being a person as well as a police officer on the street
The police today seem overstretched overburdened and overwhelmed by a society that has lost respect for them
It is long overdue that we has an nation turned things back to a society where the likes of NHS and Police and Armed Services were given the due respect they deserve and unlimited uncapped funds to do their jobs to the best ability.
If you really want a career in the police force then start of as a cadet/ constable and through your own integrity you can rise though the ranks and be an inspiration to a younger generation
2007-05-10 16:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by paul h 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are interested in becoming a police officer, your degree will suit you well in that job. If you are looking to do something more specific, such as Narcotics, SWAT, or being a Detective, you still have to be a normal patrol officer for a few years before being selected for one of those positions. Best of luck to you wherever your career takes you.
2007-05-10 19:18:24 · answer #4 · answered by OceanUnit405 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about becoming an English teacher at a law school.
2007-05-10 17:00:05 · answer #5 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First you need to learn to spell and talk like a normal person. You will never get a job other than flipping burgers and greeting at wal-mart with that kind of literacy. Jeez, at least use the spell checker if your going to post.
2007-05-10 16:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by David C 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How did you get into law school when you can't write or spell properly.
2007-05-10 17:13:08 · answer #7 · answered by mick t 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to your local cab office they will be able to help,or your local job centre,hope that helps,all the best
2007-05-10 16:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by sarah1962 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋