So, you want to become a police officer? Good news, you’ve come to the right place.
This Police1 special series breaks down everything prospective cops need to know – from finding the right agency and making it through the application process, to entering the police academy and ultimately starting your first day on the force.
We’ve also included information for officers looking to advance their careers into fields like investigations, SWAT and police leadership.
Moving to another agency can be trading up. Just be sure your decision is made with sound reasoning and careful consideration
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The more you work on you, the better a police officer you will be for the public
True investigations are concluded primarily upon tried and true methods that have been in use for decades
“Women bring an intelligence and compassion side to the job, and an ability to engage with the community, that make them excellent police officers.”
The book details what it is like to manage life and death situations and the toll it takes on cops like Minneapolis officer Donnell Crayton
More than 30 girls received hands-on instruction and learned how to use equipment that police and fire use every day
After scoring three viral hits with “Star Wars” productions, the agency is now taking an approach more akin to a used car dealership
For Officer Macarena Garner, becoming an RTO is a dream fulfilled
SWAT
This two-week POST-certified SWAT school provides training for different agencies in the region
Having the foundation of a solid street officer with an excellent reputation, mixed in with specific training tailored for the role is key to success
After three years in the NFL, Dominique Williams returned to his dream: a career in criminal justice
