why would some one become a police officer?
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I can't speak for anyone else.  I have entered a career in criminal Justice for the 2nd time.  I have enjoyed the interaction with people and making my community a better place to live.
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JOIN THE POLICE ACCADAMY.
821291
The best answer is the truth.  Why DO you want to become a doctor?
959025
Law enforcement lends itself towards corruption, the authority placed in the hands of a young, in some cases unqualified officer leads in some cases to corruption. Some officers who have been in law enforcement for a long time become corrupt because they see their work as futile, some courts have become revolving doors for criminals and a police officer observes the amount of money they are receiving for Drugs, robbery and other crimes so they decide to take a piece of the action.
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Why is it not an option. Be come a police officer and become a vol. fireman & paramedic. And god bless you for having such high standars..
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Hey,\nMy ambition in life is to become a Police Officer! It has been same for the past 8 years. (I'm 16) It used to be the whole gun and power dilemma. As the years past by, I started to respect Police Officers for who they are. Their presence makes me bulletproof...\n\n I was in my first car accident months ago. I met my Hero, who is a Paramedic. He told me “It’s all right you still have a pretty face.” Then he was gone. Just like that, before I could say 'Thank-you'. He left me enough courage and strength to last me the rest of my life. I'll always be thank-full for his presence, which I was blessed with, despite the stitches of my forehead. He told me his first name and with only that I'm a struggling teenager on the search for my Hero for the past 5 months. Just to say thanks and let him know he's my Hero. His brilliant sparkling eyes, warm sweet smile as he held my face his hands covering my face, I can never forget. His words are still fresh in my mind. Just a Thank-you I need to say. \nI've learnt a lot. I think I found myself; I met people I never dared to talk to (Police Officers, Firefighters) b/c they make my knees feel weak and my heart drop low. I've admired them since age 8, and now they tell me they’re proud of me. Wow! My Hero has changed me, he's opened locked doors for me in my life, and so he was my key. I don't know what I'll say if I find him, I'm speechless, I think I'll hug him tight and tell him I can trust him with my life... \nI want to be a good daughter, sister, friend and stranger. \nI have so many problems in life to clear yet my world remains beautiful through my eyes. There's so much more to see, pros and cons - it's life. It's not going to change for me, so I'm going to change it. I just want to be someone who can help... Thanks!\n\nWarm Regards! \nHidden4eternity
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I'm sure there are plenty of law enforcement jobs that you could apply for.  Also, consider that you might also be in the position of becoming a consultant of some sort.
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not necessarily, but a college degree (especially in criminology) will increase your chances of getting hired. however, you CAN apply for it, if you are at least a high school graduate. my uncle is a police officer, he didn't graduate college but he WAS in college -- he studied, then quit. \ntry taking some criminology classes in a community college -- so that you will gain information about the career. and good luck
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Soldiers operate in a black and white world, no gray areas.  Their actions are digital logic, yes or no, go or no-go (at least it should be that way, if the liberal media was properly restrained).  A law enforcement officer's world is not the same.  A cop must constantly make judgment calls based on very complicated scenarios, criminal codes, departmental policies, and case law.\nA professional demeanor and appearance can be an officer's best tool.  It can de-escalate adverse situations and stop punks from doing stupid things.  It instills trust in people and public confidence in the officer's competence.  Military bearing and discipline are not the same, but military experience can be a good foundation to build the more advanced skills upon.
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And why would you want to know? Are you a supervisor in a Government Job? Police Officer?
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cro cop cause hes a cop
846704
Maybe the police officer new the other people that were there. It sounds like you just moved there, so maybe he asked you for your ID because he had never had contact with you before. Maybe you are just a smart a.. and that's why he asked you for your ID. There are a lot of reasons that police officers do the things they do, and they don't have anything to do with corruption, racism or anything like that.
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You might want ignore the ignorant comments about abusing power and start by looking for advertisements for job openings under law enforcement.  They often will state what the requirements are.  You could also try picking up an application.  Try scheduling a ride along with the local pd to see what it's like and if that might be the route you want to go.  It will also give you an opportunity to talk with the officer and they can provide you with a better idea of what you're getting into.  Best thing to do is talk to someone who's doing it.  Good Luck !
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No, I think cops choose that profession because they're lacking control in their lives, and they're trying to compensate.
289160
Absolutly not! My father was a police officer and a deputy for years. It is unbelievable how many oportunities there are for people in these positions to do just that. It takes a lot of integrity and determination to fulfill these positions.
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Actually, most police forces would rather you had a background in business.....anything you need to become a detective you will learn at the academy.  Having something other than a law enforcement related course gives you an advantage over others.  Business training will help with the mounds of paperwork police officers have to do on a daily basis.
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You can make a decent living being a police officer if you do not mind working long hours.  Police departments tend to throw around overtime like its free money.  A starting police officer may only have a salary of 30K, but with overtime, they can make 40-45K.  As you progress in ranks, your base pay will be higher, and your overtime rate will be higher as well... not to mention that overtime is offered to higher ranks more often.  An associated degree may not help you as much as you may hoping.  You have to remain in certain ranks for set amounts of time, and take tests to progress in rank.  However, if you are one of a few that are up for a promotion spot, your superiors may take that into account... but the biggest thing is your on the job performance.  I personally know a police Captain that retired.  He worked 70+ hours a week for 3 years, pulled 80K+ each of those years and now has a 50% (or 40K+) annual pension for the rest of his life. At 50 years old, he still has some good working years left to teach classes or be a security consultant. \n\nHis only problem is that he was forced into retirement early because he was riding with a Corporal who got shot and he was patrolling without a weapon or a radio with him, and could not return fire or call for help.  The corporal shot the suspect that shot him in the mouth and the stomach, and called for his own ambulance and lived.  The corporal is a hero and the Captain will never get work again due to all the bad publicity.  Ever though he was that incompetent, he'll still have a nice retirement.