on 6/15/2009
Police officers with a college background is a good thing, but it does't take a rocket scienctist to detemine the difference between right and wrong. Don't break the law and you won't have a problem with the police! If there are any Clermont, FL police out there, your doing a great job! There's definately a noticeable difference when taking a walk through town. No more undesirables walking the streets or standing on street corners!
on 6/14/2009
I find it particularly disturbing how ignorant some people are in assuming that all law enforcement officials have no degree and are all underachievers. Nothing could be further from the truth, in fact many police officers, even in the lowest levels of law enforcement, have college degrees. I am finishing up a 4 year school just to be eligible for the jobs I want in the field. So before people go assuming how ignorant and under qualified police officers are, just remember how much training and screening they must go through in order to become an officer, extensive polygraph tests, background checks, drug screening, and physical exams are all standard in almost every dept. in America. You may look down upon the profession, but it is something that requires more fortitude and intelligence than most possess and most people dislike the police until they are in need of a cop, in that ...
on 4/6/2009
pet10591 - LE officers go through an extensive background, polygraph, psychological examination and oral boards. IF they are chosen, they then go to a Law Enforcement Academy for an average of 26 weeks depending on the department/state requirements. While some agencies do require a university degree or credits, rest assured that anyone abusing their authority is not doing so because they are not educated in Law Enforcement. They may not have been brain-washed in a philosophy class, but they have all the tools they need to be good officers and succeed.
on 3/4/2009
I find it particularly disturbing that becoming a police officer requires no degree. It just points out the fact that most people who seek law enforcement positions are under qualified and have no right to be "policing" a public that is more aware than they are. It would be interesting to see if a higher education would contribute to more tolerant, less racially prejudiced, and more productive police department. It is a common occurrence now and throughout history that people in power abuse that power, why should these people not have a greater world knowledge and concept of ideas beyond themselves?
on 3/4/2009
I find it particularly disturbing that becoming a police officer requires no degree. It just points out the fact that most people who seek law enforcement positions are under qualified and have no right to be "policing" a public that is more aware than they are. It would be interesting to see if a higher education would contribute to more tolerant, less racially prejudiced, and more productive police department. It is a common occurrence now and throughout history that people in power abuse that power, why should these people not have a greater world knowledge and concept of ideas beyond themselves?
on 8/16/2008
Im going to join the police force but need to know gcse/A level requirements? Any ideas? Also, do you have to start as a constable and work your way up or can you start part way up with the right qualifications?
on 7/16/2008
My name is James and I am 22 years old. I am currently in the Marine Corps. I only have a high school diploma and would like to know more about how to get into being a police officer, please e-mail me at ganning2202@yahoo.com
on 4/10/2008
My book, Past the Uniform, will help you understand the ups and downs of being in law enforcement. I was there for 34 great and exciting years.
Ever wonder what it is like to be on the other side of a 9-1-1 call? Come along for the ride. View the world through the windshield of a patrol unit and behind the yellow tape of crime scenes. Past the Uniform is autobiographical, and for those wishing to enter the exciting, ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement, it is a fabulous resource. Join a new recruit and his field training officer as they face the joys and frustrations of society as it cries out for help. See life within the hushed society of the police organization. Discover the hurdles facing someone fresh out of the academy. This is an inside look at the human side of being a police officer, past the uniform, the standoffish blue wall of fabric. Roll call is over
on 1/4/2008
IM 24 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A HEARING PROBLEM IN MY RIGHT EAR IT CAN BE CORRECTED BY A HEARING AID, WILL THIS CAUSE ME A PROBLEM IN BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER, I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND DOES EVERY STATE HAVE THE SAME GUIDE LINES
on 11/28/2007
If you want to be a probation office talk to the college adviser. You will need to be accredited as a social worker. I am not sure what else goes into it. You might want to talk to a probation officer usually found somewhere in the courthouse or clerks office they should be able to advise you from there. First step is motivation and talking to the right people. You might want to contact your local colleges Human Service department. It just might be the matter of taking a few classes to get a certificate. good luck, But with all the differing opinions on what it takes you might want to just go to the source. I am sure you do not need military training, a probation officer is a social worker, and this I know for sure.
on 11/18/2007
hello my name is ariel,
i am 16 an i want to become an environmental police officer and im not surr what i should be taking for subjects...or what i should be studding.... pleas help me out someone pleas... e-mail me at fords_rock92yahoo.com
thank you so much -ariel
on 10/17/2007
My name is Jenny and i am 20 years old. I am a mother and a wife. I got my GED in may of 2004 and am going to start community college in january. I really want to become a probation officer. can someone pls help me out to let me know what classes i need or if i need a minor. Thank you
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litozworld09 said
on 1/8/2010 i agree with piratepuck35.
ktssteele said
on 6/15/2009 Police officers with a college background is a good thing, but it does't take a rocket scienctist to detemine the difference between right and wrong. Don't break the law and you won't have a problem with the police! If there are any Clermont, FL police out there, your doing a great job! There's definately a noticeable difference when taking a walk through town. No more undesirables walking the streets or standing on street corners!
piratepuck35 said
on 6/14/2009 I find it particularly disturbing how ignorant some people are in assuming that all law enforcement officials have no degree and are all underachievers. Nothing could be further from the truth, in fact many police officers, even in the lowest levels of law enforcement, have college degrees. I am finishing up a 4 year school just to be eligible for the jobs I want in the field. So before people go assuming how ignorant and under qualified police officers are, just remember how much training and screening they must go through in order to become an officer, extensive polygraph tests, background checks, drug screening, and physical exams are all standard in almost every dept. in America. You may look down upon the profession, but it is something that requires more fortitude and intelligence than most possess and most people dislike the police until they are in need of a cop, in that ...
centrcourt said
on 4/6/2009 pet10591 - LE officers go through an extensive background, polygraph, psychological examination and oral boards. IF they are chosen, they then go to a Law Enforcement Academy for an average of 26 weeks depending on the department/state requirements. While some agencies do require a university degree or credits, rest assured that anyone abusing their authority is not doing so because they are not educated in Law Enforcement. They may not have been brain-washed in a philosophy class, but they have all the tools they need to be good officers and succeed.
pet10591 said
on 3/4/2009 I find it particularly disturbing that becoming a police officer requires no degree. It just points out the fact that most people who seek law enforcement positions are under qualified and have no right to be "policing" a public that is more aware than they are. It would be interesting to see if a higher education would contribute to more tolerant, less racially prejudiced, and more productive police department. It is a common occurrence now and throughout history that people in power abuse that power, why should these people not have a greater world knowledge and concept of ideas beyond themselves?
pet10591 said
on 3/4/2009 I find it particularly disturbing that becoming a police officer requires no degree. It just points out the fact that most people who seek law enforcement positions are under qualified and have no right to be "policing" a public that is more aware than they are. It would be interesting to see if a higher education would contribute to more tolerant, less racially prejudiced, and more productive police department. It is a common occurrence now and throughout history that people in power abuse that power, why should these people not have a greater world knowledge and concept of ideas beyond themselves?
04chbond said
on 8/16/2008 Im going to join the police force but need to know gcse/A level requirements? Any ideas? Also, do you have to start as a constable and work your way up or can you start part way up with the right qualifications?
B222 said
on 8/13/2008 http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com is a great resource for information and advice about becoming a police officer.
B222 said
on 8/13/2008 http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com is a great resource for information and advice about becoming a police officer.
ganning2202 said
on 7/16/2008 My name is James and I am 22 years old. I am currently in the Marine Corps. I only have a high school diploma and would like to know more about how to get into being a police officer, please e-mail me at ganning2202@yahoo.com
mbk1 said
on 4/10/2008 My book, Past the Uniform, will help you understand the ups and downs of being in law enforcement. I was there for 34 great and exciting years.
Ever wonder what it is like to be on the other side of a 9-1-1 call? Come along for the ride. View the world through the windshield of a patrol unit and behind the yellow tape of crime scenes. Past the Uniform is autobiographical, and for those wishing to enter the exciting, ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement, it is a fabulous resource. Join a new recruit and his field training officer as they face the joys and frustrations of society as it cries out for help. See life within the hushed society of the police organization. Discover the hurdles facing someone fresh out of the academy. This is an inside look at the human side of being a police officer, past the uniform, the standoffish blue wall of fabric. Roll call is over
RASCAL05 said
on 1/4/2008 IM 24 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A HEARING PROBLEM IN MY RIGHT EAR IT CAN BE CORRECTED BY A HEARING AID, WILL THIS CAUSE ME A PROBLEM IN BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER, I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND DOES EVERY STATE HAVE THE SAME GUIDE LINES
Lovlie said
on 11/28/2007 If you want to be a probation office talk to the college adviser. You will need to be accredited as a social worker. I am not sure what else goes into it. You might want to talk to a probation officer usually found somewhere in the courthouse or clerks office they should be able to advise you from there. First step is motivation and talking to the right people. You might want to contact your local colleges Human Service department. It just might be the matter of taking a few classes to get a certificate. good luck, But with all the differing opinions on what it takes you might want to just go to the source. I am sure you do not need military training, a probation officer is a social worker, and this I know for sure.
arieladams said
on 11/18/2007 hello my name is ariel,
i am 16 an i want to become an environmental police officer and im not surr what i should be taking for subjects...or what i should be studding.... pleas help me out someone pleas... e-mail me at fords_rock92yahoo.com
thank you so much -ariel
jaileensmommy18 said
on 10/17/2007 My name is Jenny and i am 20 years old. I am a mother and a wife. I got my GED in may of 2004 and am going to start community college in january. I really want to become a probation officer. can someone pls help me out to let me know what classes i need or if i need a minor. Thank you