I want to be a cop in a large city and maybe later in a government agency. Should I go into the Marines and then go into college, or should I just go into college and get into my career a little earlier?
I really like the idea of going into the military, its good training and is a good way to grow as a person and serve your country. However I dont want to do it if its just going to be non beneficial to my career. And i do know it pays for some of my college tuition.
2007-09-02 13:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by simkvn64 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Personally, if you have the ability I would do both. You don't mention your age, but I would do a few years in the military then use my G.I bill for school then the academy. Any advantage you might have over the next guy would help. A lot of agencies give a Veteran's Preference.
2007-09-02 14:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by mikey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok first of all it pays for all of ur college tuition when ur in the military or even have u leave,and u know u can do it while u-r- serving in the military as well once u-r- done with boot camp and ur school and get stationed at ur permanent duty station did u know that?
And I like what u said because u-r- right there is nothing wrong with the military it is good training it gives u direction in ur life n it is a good way to grow as a person instead of hanging in the streets back at home and getting into trouble and since u want to be a cop,why not go for being a military police officer in the military because u wold have and advantage once u left the military and got into the police academy because u already have the experience from being one in the military think about that idea.
2007-09-02 21:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the few cops I know, they pretty much fall into the two categories that you have mentioned. Either military service, or college, then the police.
If you go to the military, it will give you usable experience in weapons, discipline, and tactics which are valuable assets for police work.
However, most Police positions now require at least some college education.
While it may be advantageous to enlist in the military first before college, expect to spend at least 3-5 years in the military. Then 4-6 years in college. It could easily take a decade or more before you even enroll in a police academy/training.
Another suggestion is to go straight to college and major in Criminal Justice, with a minor in psychology. College can be a faster way to climb the ranks of any government agency more than the military. Especially if you are interested in working for the FBI or the CIA, concentrate on getting really good grades more than Military experience.
In other words, Military experience is helpful, but not at all necessary for work in policing, or government law enforcement.
2007-09-02 21:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by matputzpee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Military than Collage and make sure you take advantage of the opportunities that the military will give you as far as taking college courses while you are in [which they will pay for] and the programs available that will pay for your education when you get out you could get out and transfer your credits and start as a junior in college or you could complete degree while you are in the Military but you will have experience that will last you the rest of your life Good Luck
2007-09-02 23:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by tap158 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the Navy reserves, and let them pay for your NROTC training. You will have to agree to serve 4 years in the Navy as an officer after you are finished with college. Major in criminology. Being an officer in the Navy, and having a B.S. in criminology will get you a job as a detective when you are in your mid 20's. Also, learn a martial art.
2007-09-02 23:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's getting to where you can pick your military job. So, I would sign up for the military, contingent on being in the Military Police. You would get experience and classes while in. Then, as you know, you get college paid for.
2007-09-02 22:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion, military and then college. As you said it's good training, straightens you up and as well they pay for your college.
If I wasn't such a wimp I'd go to military school.
2007-09-02 21:05:59 · answer #7 · answered by Austrian Theorist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will be beneficial to your career because it will give you experience that you cannot get in the civilian community. It will help you.
2007-09-02 21:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋