2007-10-22 16:37:19 · 14 answers · asked by Audi11 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I'm on the right pathway to my career nothing is standing in my way
2007-10-22 16:45:50 · update #1
Stay in school. Go to college if you can.
Stay out of trouble.
Choose your friends carefully, and don't do anything just because others are doing it.
This includes your girlfriends.
Learn to control your temper, and how to exercise patience.
Learn how to listen. Pay attention to what people are saying.
Teach yourself to pay attention to your surroundings at all times.
2007-10-22 18:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
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2016-04-09 23:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. College Degree.
2. Look every police officer or person in the eye.
3. Never assume. The first advice given to me was to look
everyone in the eye and to never make an A S S U M E.
4. Never stop learning. Read, read, read.
5. Treat every other officer with the highest respect - never think the rookie knows more than the veteran police officer.
6. Treat the women in the office with dignity and respect - they control much more than you think.
2007-10-22 17:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by Wrong number 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change all your habits and live your life like an angel. Start writing down every address and job you have ever had in your life. Go get a ten year driving record report. Remember if you have ever had contact for whatever reason with the police. Get a list of people that you have ever lived with ever family. Look for your diploma or GED transcripts. Work out the academy is hard on the body. Go to a CB shop and get a copy of the book that has all of your states 10 codes and study the ones for the department that you chose so you have a jump on them before hand. Go on a couple of ride along with different departments to see which one you want to work for. Test for more than one department you can always do a lateral transfer after your probation period is up to the department that you really want to work for.
2007-10-22 17:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by Steven C 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
don't commit any crimes; keep a good driving record.
don't use/sell drugs (you might have to take a polygraph where you will be asked about drug usage; purchases; sales)
keep good company; don't hang with people you might have to arrest one day.
keep a good credit score (you could be tempted to accept payoffs if you have financial problems)
find a mentor in the law enforcement field and follow his advice (it might help you get a job at this department or he can put in a good word for your somewhere)
ask your local law enforcement if you can "ride along" with an experienced officer. Most departments will allow it, if you sign a waiver. this will help you get familiar with other cops and get your foot in the door.
go to the shooting range and practice, practice, practice. find out what type of weapon the police in your area are issued and buy that type of firearm.
stay in good physical condition.
pay close attention to or take an on line course in report writing. most cops are not the best report writers. keep in mind that your report is an imperative piece of the case and a lot of people will see what you've written. you dont want to look like an uneducated idiot.
2007-10-22 17:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by Susan D 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
You need to get a good education,stay in shape,and have a good morale.
2007-10-23 00:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Treat every person as if you are going to meet them again, because you probably will.
2007-10-22 20:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
don't think the gun and badge will get you respect. If you need that, your in the wrong profession.
sad, but true. TD's are expected.
2007-10-22 17:53:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a college education............. that is the very most important!
Then, if you are not ready to go in to the job......... go in the military.
And as always.......... Never get into trouble... do not do drugs..ever!
And any and all felonies will be an automatic disqualification!
Keep your nose clean........ do not associate with fools.
Go to this site and read and hit many of the available links..... there is tons of info as well as job postings!
http://www.realpolice.net/
2007-10-22 16:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 4⤊ 6⤋
Have you a separate set of records, a note pad perhaps that way you can keep up with the lies you will end up telling.
cheers
2007-10-22 17:29:26 · answer #10 · answered by james b 3 · 1⤊ 7⤋