How do you become a cop right out of highschool?
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Yes, there are job openings for cadets out of high school. It requires among other things a "rigorous six (6) week cadet training program (both academic and physical in nature) at the Boston Police Academy." See job posting below.\n\nMost police departments prefer an Associates or Bachelors in Criminal Justice. These are normal college degrees, available at most state and community colleges.
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pretty simple.  Go to a recruitment center and sign up.   Becasue of your degree you might qualify for officer school.
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It is hard, not very hard, you get used to most of it. For your other ?, it would be the Police Academy. Then any other "special" classes that NYPD needs you to take (Tazer/ASP  certification) Then you would be a probationary officer (Just fancy wordage for new cop, whos with an experienced cop) then from there you would be a full time cop. Easy as it sounds, its not, but if you put your mind to it, you can. Good luck, study hard!
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Here's what to do - finish college, law school.  Then join the Marines.  After that, become an FBI agent, or prosecuting attorney, and later become a judge.
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That is a cop. If you want to be a cop, you're going to have to go to the Police Academy. Go talk to the Austin Police Dept.
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You will either want to become a peace officer or lawyer.\n\nYou could get a paralegal degree. Ask at your school.
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I stated off as a Education Major but changed in the middle and all the classes that I took transferred over to criminal Justice.  You could also try ride along with your local law enforcement that might give you a better insight.  Some cities also offer a program where you are junior reroute and get to learn all about it.
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If your child wants to become a police....you can look into a university that has a criminal justice program...if he wants to work with the FBI or TSA..have him take as a second major..some type of psychology class...with a criminal justice bachelors degree there are many fields that he can move into...the chioces will more than he can handle....Be sure that he does not get into any type of trouble with finances or drugs...these 2 areas can keep him out of the field\n\nGood luck to you both!
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If the academy in Los Angeles you're talking about is the LAPD academy, you'd have to be hired by the Los Angeles Police Department - it's their academy, and they make the rules.\n\nIf you're talking about a "generic" police academy in California, they are almost always run by local community colleges.  You can enroll in one (as long as you're 18+) just because you want to, you do not even have to be interested in working in law enforcement.  You have to be able to pass a written test (your ability to read and write will be tested), and you must be free from any convictions that will prohibit you from being able to possess a firearm.  You also have to be able to afford the $1,000 + price tag....it's expensive because it's roughly 700 hours of full-time education.
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You can just go to the police station and ask. Or talk to one when they pull you over. \n My mother has been a cop for almost 23 yrs. When you reach 14 yrs of age you can become a Explore (which is like a cop in training)  I use to be one. This gives you the experience and the knowledge you need to become a cop. Just ask your local station if they have this program! (Explores program)       Most do! Good luck!
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College degree in criminal justice.  Volunteer as a reserve officer in your city/town/county.  No heavy drug use.  No criminal history.  Good physical shape.
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criminal justice is the way to go young man. also helpful in this day and age would be a second language, even a third. find a good school that maybe has a good police academy in it too. that way you can start getting some hours in for certification. most states need 360 hours minimum for certification depending on what part of law enforcement you wish to enter. ROTC will help also.It's usally easier to start at the County level and work your way up. but you can always attend a highway patrol or city academy and start that way too. lots of option in this fielf.  good luck.
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The responsibility associated with a law enforcement career is significant; however, there is tremendous benefit and pride in serving and protecting others. Not only will you ensure the safety of citizens, but you will also uphold the law, and ensure that the rights of citizens are preserved. These responsibilities make this profession among the most important in maintaining the integrity of the laws created on the local, state, and federal levels.   \n  \n \n- Step One -\nYES!!  I Want to Be A Police Officer!!  \n \n\nThe first step in the testing process is to file an application and Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) \n\nThe Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) is a preliminary background review. This DOES NOT REPLACE the more extensive background review conducted for those applicants who receive a passing score on all four phases of the examination. However, this Questionnaire will be reviewed prior to scheduling candidates for the exam. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. This document must be completed and submitted to take the examination.\n\nThe requirements for filing an application follow:\n\nYou must be 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years in order to be   appointed.  (No maximum age restriction applies). \n\nYou must possess a valid driver's license. \n\nYou must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent. \nSome Require College or College credits\n\nYou must be a US Citizen. \n\nPrior police experience is not required.\n\n\n-Step Two-  \n \n\nIf your application and ABQ are approved, the Police Departent will notify you of the time and place to report for the four-phase examination. The phases of the examination follow:\n\n \nI.    Physical Capability (Pass/Fail)\nII.   Multiple Choice Examination (Pass/Fail)\nIII.  Writing Sample (Pass/Fail)\nIV. Oral Exercise \n  \nThe phases of the examination are numbered according to the order in which the exam will be graded.  The phases may not be administered in the order they are listed above.  Phases I, II, and III of the examination are administered as "hurdles".  Candidates who fail to pass a phase will not receive a score for subsequent phases.  A candidate must receive a passing score on all phases to be considered eligible.  Passing scores from Phase IV will determine the candidate's ranking on the eligible list.\n\nIn summary the standards for the Physical Capability test will measure the following:\n\nEVENTS\n STANDARD\n \n300 meter run\n 70 seconds\n \npush-ups\n 20 repetitions\n \nsit-ups\n 31 repetitions in one minute \n \n\nPhases I, II, and III are administered on a pass/fail basis only. Candidates who pass all four phases of the exam will be placed on the eligible list wholly on the basis of their Phase IV scores. Information sessions will be offered by Civil Service prior to testing, and we strongly urge you to attend one of these classes. There is no appeals process for the Civil Service test.\n \n \n- Step Three -  \n Candidates who score high enough on the Civil Service examination(s) to begin the selection process will be placed in one of three bands--90, 80, or 70--depending on their B-Pad test score.\n\nMilitary veterans who take this examination, upon presentation of appropriate documentation no later than the final day of testing, may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference credit.  \n\nAll candidates will be notified by the Police Department of their final test score(s) and successful candidates will be notified of the band to which they have been assigned.\n\n\nBeginning with the 90 band candidates, a personal history questionnaire will be provided to, and must be completed by the candidate.  The candidate will then be required to report to Police Headquarters for a pre-interview with a background investigator. Pictures, fingerprints, and waivers will be completed to assist in an extensive background investigation.  A polygraph examination and oral interview will be scheduled at this
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Introduce yourself and answer their questions.  You can prepare yourself by asking one or more policemen what questions they were asked.  Also prepare a short summary of your experience, and say why you would like police work.\nGood luck.
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Most Police Departments only require 20 to 50 credit hours (Sophomore level) to become an officer. Some colleges offer Criminal Justice degrees - the closest that I know of off the top of my head is Texas State University in San Marcos.\n\nAlso, since most Police departments are scrambling to hire officers, most should be very willing to get you any additional info that you'd need. Good Luck!!!
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It might be your reason for wanting to be a cop that will hold you back. Talk to a counselor and see if you're stable before you even consider exposing yourself to the trials of becoming a law enforcement officer.
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Not really, a good school will have the proper classes required for you to take.  Perhaps if you are still in highschool, check with the local police department see if they have an explorer organazation, it's a group that's in the BSA organazation.  I was involved as a youth, it gives you a good perspective of police work.