Want to Be a Cop? | A Cop's Tips on the Hiring Process

[@lokimillzmillieon2985]

Been trying for 2 years. Today i finally made it!!!

[@bryantzaragoza5292]

Congratulations. I hope everything goes well. I’m 16 and plan on being one after college

[@lokimillzmillieon2985]

@@bryantzaragoza5292 thanks man im in the academy right now. Its fun but some of these other cadets are whiners lol

[@alsafadi21]

@@lokimillzmillieon2985 hey man this year will be my third year trying.was pulled back due to lack of life experience.Working as a security guard atm hopefully i make it.Goodluck on your journey bro

[@lokimillzmillieon2985]

@@bryantzaragoza5292 thanks

[@lokimillzmillieon2985]

@Sheronn W. you would be surprised that's antifa people mind telling on folks to in their group to look out for. Sadly unlike so called blue lives qanon people. I haven't finished the academy and seen so much crazy shit. I thought atleast the blue lives matters conservative Republicans folks would be kool if i had to pull them over but NOOOO THEY ARE THE WORST. They are wild lol.

[@footfeathers]

I watched this back in March. I just spent the last five months going through the application and hiring process. Anyone who says law enforcement doesn't vet potential officers enough is out of touch. The process and vetting is extensive and thorough. Really enjoy your content.

[@codlover93love24]

Hey can you please give me some tips on what is on the psych exam and also polygraph. Thanks. If you can like give me some examples they use.

[@footfeathers]

@@codlover93love24 Sure, it obviously varies but my psych tests were a total of about 600 questions pre-conditional offer and then another apx. 300 questions after conditional offer. They are a wide range of very mundane questions to fairly obscure ones. "Do you like the movie, Alice In Wonderland?" seems to be a popular one. Most of it seems to be looking for being overly aggressive or overly passive, as well as whether you are a dreamer or a practical person. At least that's the feeling I got out of doing them. I just answered all the questions quickly and honestly. Many (if not all) of the questions are repeated, sometimes several times, to make sure you're consistent. As for the polygraph (or CVSA), you just need to be completely honest, confident, and calm with your responses. There are no shortcuts to just being yourself and truthful.

[@codlover93love24]

Elevated Trail ok thanks do you remove any polygraph questions?

[@footfeathers]

@@codlover93love24 Not sure what you mean by remove questions. I took the CVSA test and didn't have the option to "remove" questions. There are control questions, like, "My tie is blue and I want to to answer 'NO' when I ask you if my tie is blue." But otherwise the questions are just about your background you present in your original application.

[@codlover93love24]

Elevated Trail sorry typo meant remember

[@benjayasadskjlkas]

“Don’t get a criminology degree” On my last year of my degree I guess I can still change lol

[@karinasimon9589]

Me too!! I did law and criminology

[@realpolicetalk]

Great career I've been loving it for over 30 yrs.

[@waylonmercy7760]

You White cops suck. your time is almost up we are going to take over, Viva la Raza!

[@smartylila]

@@waylonmercy7760 shut the fuck up you racist .

[@anonymousxx2791]

Waylon Mercy 🤡

[@rokukou]

Pierre Williston bruh why are you on this video if you’re just gonna hate on cops

[@mcmuck7403]

He’s a lonely troll and he’s trying to get attention and y’all are giving him it. Just don’t respond to kids like her.

[@helichief]

Probably the most comprehensive video on youtube. Thank you.

[@zrayish]

I'm about to graduate with a Finance degree & have been thinking about a career in law enforcement. I was worried that it would be very difficult given my unrelated major. Thanks for the advice, this definitely is encouraging to hear!

[@georgeenke4937]

You should consider a federal agency, like the FBI. They love numbers guy’s.

[@Edgar-bj5cr]

8 weeks left in the academy

[@Six60Four]

Good luck!!!

[@jacobgroves5919]

Edgar any advice on hiring process/ how to become a cop?

[@anonymousxx2791]

Edgar how are u doing

[@rumplestiltskin7304]

How many times have you had Mein Kampf read to you???

[@laytonnatale4271]

Pierre Williston are you ok? do you need attention

[@Jake-ug2mf]

First off, the editing is phenomenal, secondly, I completely agree with your opinion on colleges, I personally got my associates in applied science (welding major) just in case I burn out or am forced to medically retire. I do plan on taking an ASL class spring semester and even though my locale doesn’t have many Hispanic or Spanish speaking people I will probably continue my Spanish classes.

[@Six60Four]

Thank you for the feedback! Yep - I don't want to slam going to college, I do feel like it helped me prepare quite a bit for all of the things that come up while working this job; it's just the subject matter that was irrelevant. Take care!

[@njmike9784]

I’ve been on the job 19 years and this video is absolutely spot on! I only went to college for one semester and felt it wasn’t for me. That being said I’m glad I took English and a writing course which helped me immensely with report writing etc. So far I’ve had a great career. I spent my first 6 years in patrol and the last 13 in narcotics with a four year stint on SWAT. A huge problem we are seeing is the inability to pass the PT test! Get in shape and stay in shape! Don’t use the academy as your motivation to get in shape. Show up ready. When I went through my academy here in Ohio there was no PT standard; this has changed and is now part of the curriculum.

[@njmike9784]

carl Hey man! Thanks for your service! My biggest regret was not serving in the military. It helps A LOT since the Police is technically a paramilitary organization. Your background sounds great! Our last three hires at my PD were all military guys and they are studs. They were Infantry, Airborne, and Combat Engineers all with combat deployments. Your background sounds perfect! I understand not wanting to come across as arrogant and I love that because it shows your humility👊. I would DEFINITELY put your experience in your resume and leave it open for questions from them. Your not bragging, your just listing your qualifications, plus you have education as well. As far as your injuries go, will they keep you from completing the PT test? If they would you might want to wait and heal up. Every department is different. Do you have open enrollment academies? Or do the send you upon appointment?

[@Six60Four]

Thanks, brother! My goal is to put as much out there as possible that will help these younger people not run in to as many obstacles as we did.

[@waylonmercy7760]

You White cops suck. your time is almost up we are going to take over, Viva la Raza!

[@invincible794]

Waylon Mercy man what’s wrong with you

[@invincible794]

Pierre Williston I’ve met many great cops who aren’t given the media attention like the ones who do dumb shit. Waylon mercy thinks race is the reason why his stupid actions get looked down upon.

[@troyvincent8933]

One day I'll get to be a LEO, just gotta play it right. Trust the plan everyone.

[@Police-Officer-Fan-Club]

Dude, you are soooooo underrated. I wish there were more guys like you... 😊

[@JaredNelsonakajarhead]

You should collab with officer401 or Officer Daniels!!

[@tom.mk7_151]

Just past my oral board and B-Pad. Looking forward to my polygraph and psych evaluation.

[@jankuhnert4768]

Hi from England. I came to you via Donut Operator. Great content. Subscribed 👍

[@Six60Four]

Thank you!!!

[@ElizabethF2222]

My husband is a retired detective/sergeant from Houston PD. We totally agree with you. Street smarts will prepare you for being a cop way better than college. Nothing wrong with college, but you're right. It's not enough to just go to school. The ability to communicate with all types of people is vitally important. Also, being able to run long distances will really help you on those foot pursuits and you WILL have many foot pursuits when you are on patrol. When the agency you're applying to interviews people in your past, they are just trying to verify what you told them, and also get a sense of your character. If everyone tells them basically the same good things about you, you're probably okay. If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. Remember, there is NO SUCH THING AS A ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP!!! Never forget that. Oh, and if you come upon one of those "sovereign citizen" idiots, tell them "We're not driving to jail, we're traveling to jail." LOL PS Polygraphs are not admissible in court for a reason. I think they are complete BS and shouldn't be used at all, but unfortunately, they still are. Good video, brother!!!

[@RickyOHD]

Thank you for the advice. My dream job has always been a police officer and the schooling always discouraged me since I feel like that’s just not my route. I’m amazing with people and have a great attention to detail and always thought that I would be a great fit.

[@Six60Four]

Good luck!!

[@waylonmercy7760]

You White cops suck. your time is almost up we are going to take over, Viva la Raza!

[@Drew.coggs_ig]

Video was crazy good

[@kingmichael3227]

Hey Officer Four My name is Dee. I've had a passion for law enforcement but I'm currently a truck driver. Hoping to get in soon after this virus is under control. You may remember this but October 3rd, 2018 we had a mass shooting here in Florence South Carolina where 12 people where injured but 7 officers were imjured. My godmother was the one who was trying to do a warrant on the man who was accused of abusing the children along with his son. When she got out the car somehow he was already waiting on her to arrive. When she started to the door she was shot 2 times. Another officer came as she yelled for help. The officer Terrance Carraway was on the way home when he heard the call. He rushed her way but he was shot in the head and was dead on scene. Everyone else responded code to the scene. That was a horrible day. The suspect was my friend's father. Long story short 3 officers that same day called Hopkins and told him that officers were on the way. I respect all law enforcement agencies. Although some cops make other good cops look bad they are both human. They are here to serve and protect us NOT override there authority. I thank you for being a officer and serving and protecting us. I've always feared that I wont be accepted because of I had a troubled past from a child to a teen but nothing serious. Only thing that I'm nervous about is the polygraph but like my godmom told me "Why you scared for if they came all this way to send you to tester then tell the truth and your fine" so police academy here I come

[@RH-et9hx]

What a fantastic video!! Im Canadian and im not sure if all of this relates to me but!!!!! It was still so informational

[@vorospeter9975]

Sooooo underappreciated channel

[@Six60Four]

Thank you - I don't mind at all. I love the interaction I have with the subs that are here :)

[@Corvetjoe1]

I served 21 years as a military policeman before becoming a Sheriffs Deputy. It was a quick transition but I will say each job is unique and working the streets is fun, stressful and even sometimes grueling and although I’m retiring soon, I loved civilian law enforcement. Most agencies want applicants to have at least two years of college however, there are still some that will hire with a high school diploma at age 21. Also prior experience in law enforcement or the military is a big plus too. Good luck!

[@Corvetjoe1]

@Isaiah you will have to work harder to get a diploma. Although the military accepts GED's some law enforcement agencies may not. If you can't get your diploma, then look into getting your GED because it is an equivalent to the high school diploma and you may be able to join the military. This is a possible path to becoming a cop because lots of agencies value honorable military service and will hire veterans especially, former military police. Work hard and never give up because many law enforcement agencies don't have a hiring age limit. If you have a clean record and can pass their tests and physicals then you'll likely get hired. I was hired at age 44 after serving 21 years in the military and I personally know officers who were hired in their 60's

[@isaiahrodriguez6434]

Best video for information yet!

[@evileddy9844]

The only positive side of majoring in C.J. was that I met alot of different kinds of police officers and expanded my contacts. Now I'm applying everywhere and can fall back on those officers as sources of information or even place as references. Also I got to go to cool field trips (state prison, court, etc) and had alot of presenters that exposed us to the different facets of the C.J. system.

[@slvdrkmobx3361]

All what u need is have good grades in high school and be smart and be strong that it

[@tmorse1211]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@nickvasquez4277]

I need to practice more

[@wisdom2578]

Awesome helpful content. Thank you man

[@kmlaser1]

Can you do a video on being a supervisor? Like a Sgt or LT??

[@Six60Four]

I am trying to think how to make that interesting lol, but yes - I am working on that.

[@evox7248]

This was very clear and transparent. Thank you

[@perditusthornatus2718]

I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, I've never done drugs, never stolen anything, never committed a crime, never even gotten a speeding ticket (I did get a warning once), I'm careful about what I say on social media and in public, I'm an Eagle Scout and I'm in my late 20s. A part of me kind of wants to at least give it a shot. I'm not athletic so I'll need to work on that physical fitness part, but other than that, I think I would be a pretty desirable candidate. I don't really know what I want to do for a career, I currently have a full time job and it's not bad but I've only been working there for 11 months and I don't know if I want to still be working there in another year or two. Becoming a police officer sounds appealing at the moment.

[@oddjob428]

Great channel!

[@Six60Four]

Thank you!!

[@loganshaver5955]

My Dream is to be a Police Officer and my College Degree might be Education/Nutrition/Exercise/Coaching in Case Being a Police Officer doesn't work out and I will probably enjoy being a Police Officer

[@jeanmicahmacajelos1011]

I thought you were Detective Espinoza from the Netflix series Lucifer. ❤️😍 you guys are amazing!

[@williams1camron]

Thank you for protecting us

[@moephills3597]

Awesome video. Question: I have a mortgage and was wondering do you get paid while at the academy? I've been on my current job 20 years and make good money but its time for a change! I want to go all in but still be able to take care of my family for those 6 months. Im not worried too much about the pay cut i'd take because I'm thinking long term.

[@Moises.b1]

Moe Phills Ask the department you want to apply for. Most departments need recruits ASAP, they will sponsor you and pay you while you attend the academy.

[@squidward4758]

Great editing!

[@Six60Four]

Addy Equestrian Thank you! I really enjoy the B Roll :)

[@squidward4758]

Your welcome! :D

[@lifewithdt7657]

Thank you for the info!

[@Ben.Lofi_Guitar]

Very helpful

[@teighvia]

I’ve been heavily considering applying to be a police officer and this truly helped me make a sound decision. Thank you! Guess miss the time to start researching which police Department I’d like to work for.

[@tylerferree]

This such a great video

[@prestonspolicy]

At LPD what is the detective car like? I just did a ride along with OFC. Luke Ayers #1351 and he is my best officer friend I’ve done 2 ride alongs with him. He showed me the unmarked car, one it’s cool two your job is cool. Thank you for you service N. Snyder!

[@colestafford1185]

Where did you attend college?

[@Six60Four]

Cole Stafford Ohio University (Athens, Ohio)

[@allheart526]

I am a 38 year old male in excellent physical shape. I run daily, box daily, and I don’t smoke or drink alcohol. I received a prayer for judgement over 15 years ago on a felony drug charge. I was not convicted of a felony. I learned my lesson. I haven’t even had a seat belt ticket since then. I have a HS degree. 2 years of college. My credit was flawless until 2014. I lost my 3 companies in 2014. I could not salvage my credit. Can I become a police officer?

[@Six60Four]

Depends where you apply, everywhere is different.

[@allheart526]

Six60Four North Carolina

[@jaredyeaboy9139]

Depends on where you apply alot of departments are going to say you're too old since you can't be any older than the ages of 35 to 37

[@jaredyeaboy9139]

@Mark Kellerman like I said it depends alot of departments have a cutoff age for candidates

[@raymonddelgado2606]

Is a Bachelor in Public Safety Administration good?

[@pntbllwlly]

Departments don't necessarily care what you major in, they just prefer any AA/BS. I have a BS in health sciences and get paid extra for having a BS, doesn't matter the major. My personal advice would be to get a degree in something you can pursue OUTSIDE of L.E just in case something goes south with L.E employment.

[@Six60Four]

Look, any degree is better than no degree. So if you are far in to it - keep going. My main point is get a degree that you can use no matter what it is you choose to do in life because in law enforcement, the course of study (no matter how much it has to do with policing) will not adequately prepare you. The things that actually help are the studying habits, writing, grammar, communication skills, meeting different types of people etc.. and you can get that from any degree.

[@raymonddelgado2606]

Thank you both!

[@quantryli]

Should i take police foundations or criminology in college to help me

[@jacobpalmquist2457]

I like to dream big on that

[@christopherhanft779]

I'm definitely going to try this route after I'm done with the military, anyone have any advice?

[@donlansdonlans3363]

Just dont choke someone to death or you'll lose your job

[@themando1887]

I am currently about to start after getting out of drum

[@2Gloomy_]

The Mando Climb to Glory

[@cnasaraha.2140]

New subscriber here 👋 Great content!! 👍

[@Six60Four]

Thank you, Sarah!

[@luiscris22-_-49]

What type of drug test do cops have to take before getting hired? Do they have to take hair test and pee test?

[@loganshaver5955]

My Dream is to be a Police Officer

[@johnconquest8940]

What department did you use for the edit at the start of the video (the graduation scene in the hallway) is looks a lot like Toledo Police by the patch

[@Six60Four]

Life Passes By No idea, man - it was a news video clip, but I’m pretty sure it was Ohio. I’ll go back to the original and see.

[@johnconquest8940]

Six60Four Alright thanks! If so represent the 419, that’s gonna be me in a couple of months.

[@Six60Four]

Life Passes By That’s great!!! Much respect and all the best 💪🏼

[@brandonosborn1085]

Amazing intro

[@spicyg8122]

Any advice on how to choose the right PD?

[@Six60Four]

Yep - I'm not sure if you missed it, but it is covered in the video in good detail.

[@jimmynestro5979]

Did you do any type of volunteer work before applying to the police force? Do you recommend volunteer work?

[@christianlorre]

Does a police academy count for being a sheriff, or does the outside city limits job involve a different place or type of training?

[@loosemoose9799]

The video had good information but not all departments are able to be that thorough, especially the smaller departments. The applicant pool is often small and the resources are limited. Those are built-in problems and that is the beginning of many problems in a department. My department only accepted on average, 3 to 5 out of 10 applicants but we had a large applicant pool so we could be stringent with the hiring. Each department is different so choose carefully.

[@jamespolucha6911]

I worked for Washington DC metropolitan police for 16 years as a civilian motor mechanic and vehicle maintenance officer and to see what these guys go threw EVERYDAY being spit on shot at and talked to like a dog I don’t know who would want to go threw this, it takes a special person, know likes the cops where I was working just don’t get it, they try so hard to help everyone with very little reward, be safe out there

[@rp1645]

Great video. Had a inlaw. get hired for FBI thay did a extremely dig deep background check on him. When I worked in my job in Government not a PD officer just work work. The bomb squad officers told us that the background check is probably the most riggerus. There is. There are so meany different dept. In a Department like marine Horseback. ect..... I personally LOVE NYPD ESU you have to be hand picked there by officer in unit. Have to be in NYPD for I think 5 years before applying.

[@LoveQuranandLoveIslam]

what weapons I should use for 👮🏿‍♂️

[@Thedjsmokeybear]

ANY college degree will be looked at as favorable.

[@shamrock32]

Are you the son or daughter of a cop? Congratulations, you have what it takes!!!!

[@brandenkhongdy1997]

For the topic of drug use prior to applying to a department, youd say smoking marijuana within the year, there is absolutely no chance for consideration?

[@Ponscurtat]

What chances do foreigners have? Let’s just assume I’m a detective in Germany already with a bachelor’s degree in this and would like to serve in the US. Let’s also assume, I neither have the US citizenship, nor did I win the green card lottery. Would there be any way and any place in the US, where I can just apply before getting any kind of visa? Other than that, what is the smartest way to get a residence permit besides the green card / diversity lottery? I don’t want to spend half of my life waiting to win the lottery, there must be a better way.

[@juanvega7644]

Do you get a job before the academy?

[@LiftPS4]

Juan Vega you get a conditional offer of employment and once you complete the police academy you are sworn in as an officer at your PD

[@brianshaughnessy9608]

Do you go to the police academy first or get hired first

[@TheStreamlinetyr]

What can you do to show the agency that they should invest in you,

[@Six60Four]

TheStreamlinetyr Do things the other candidates don’t do. Stand out. Be a better (whatever it is that you like to do), and don’t allow anyone to even come close to your results.

[@bluebird4616]

Six60Four like what kinda stuff, I already know that positions that require a lot of responsibility, but like what type of stuff makes you stand out? Thanks you

[@Commiesmacker-rr9rq]

What if you want to be cit would you have to be neurotypical

[@2Yoshie9]

Is there a credit check? Does bad credit disqualify one from getting in the academy?

[@jamiehernandez8526]

How about I don't have a diploma

[@Howzer1776]

Lol

[@Mrlingual1208]

Clint Gibson why are you laughing at him?

[@Howzer1776]

polyglot Oscar because it was a joke

[@DIEGO-ui7tk]

Mikeymo sent me 👌🏻

[@Six60Four]

Thank you!

[@gillianmaier9310]

I really want to be a cop

[@marizaanvanderlinde8704]

Hey,, I know 16 years old and want to apply to Miami police department in the next six years after college do they allow green card holders for police jobs in the?!

[@kevinmartinez1966]

Can you do it right after high school? Being a cop has been my dream since a child and it changed to pediatrician but I have decided to be a cop and I would definitely bust my ass to get in and stay there. I am a junior wrestler and I plan on working out some more, any tips?

[@bigbodybirds2187]

So I really want to be a cop, but I have smoked the past 2 years. Do you think that’s a for sure a disqualification? Also do you think I should ask the pd about that before committing?

[@No-1.In.Particular]

What if all I want to do is S.W.A.T? What's the path for that?

[@rowdyyancey]

I want to work intelligence

[@iAmEmman]

You watch Chicago pd?

[@karenwm1805]

Six60Four Are batons legal in ohio?

[@Six60Four]

Yes.

[@karenwm1805]

Thank You

[@FigFirearms]

Would forensic psychology be a good major in college?

[@rokukou]

i’d think so.

[@luisvalerio967]

How hard is the writing test?

[@DatColton]

Can I be a police officer if I am type 2 diabetic? I’m going to college in the fall for criminal justice

[@Six60Four]

Depends on the agency, but I don't see too many dis-qualifiers for that specifically. It would have to be covered in your medical evaluation.

[@DatColton]

Six60Four okay thank you sir

[@Edgar-bj5cr]

I somewhat regret going to college for criminal justice. They will teach you about the law and your duties in the academy.

[@randomperson9456]

Eddy what if you double major and one of those majors is criminal justice with a concentration in investigative services? I want to have that as one of my majors so I can become a detective in the long run.

[@harkiratsingh8863]

Is it possible to apply and get a job of police officer while doing a college degree ?

[@christopherbarrett7760]

Do you think having a back surgery, but still having full physical ability would still disqualify someone? I have rods in my back, but I have full physical ability and I am not hindered by it at all. I know it is illegal for them to ask about disabilities until you got closer to the end and do a physical, but some websites say it is a disqualifier.

[@Corvetjoe1]

I was hired with disabilities from military service but I passed my physical and psych exams and made it through the Detention and Patrol academy. Everyone’s situation is different as is every agency. Go for it if you really want it and best wishes along the way.

[@kennethoson4642]

Minnesota requires an AA in criminal justice to become a police officer.

[@OrganicAwake]

Kenneth Oson yeah I’m looking at applying for departments outside of Minnesota but I love the state. Any states or departments you would recommend outside of MN that don’t require schooling?

[@kennethoson4642]

Cole Maxfield all depends on where you are wanting to settle down at. Personally I started my time in the army. I think the majority of states do not require a degree so it’s pretty wide open.

[@pj4446]

So I want to be a police officer but my sister used to be an officer and my parents hated it and I don’t know how to tell them that I also want to be an officer. Any advice?? Also right now I am getting my associates in science so do I have to study some sort of business or is what I have now fine?

[@Tony92805]

Have a question can u be a police officer if u had 3 Felonise but got them expunged

[@arandomman755]

So, my highschool has a one of thoes special class's for criminal justice, which is 3 years in highschool, would that be a good berrier to start off of?

[@emilgulmammadli2286]

Could someone answer me please??)) Im a foreigner and if I would start the police foundation coursw in Canada for 2 years college diploma, can I be a police officer however I’m not Canadian. Thanks in advance

[@johnlaupola4107]

So I don’t need a degree for criminology?

[@amb158]

I’ve just started my application process, so by no means am I an expert, but- I do know from talking to other cops in the past that CJ degrees are literally a dime a dozen, and basically useless. You learn everything you need to know in the academy. If you’re going to go to college and get a degree, many of them have told me you’re best bet is to get a degree in the field of your fallback career. If law enforcement doesn’t work out for whatever reason, what would you do instead? As far as I’ve ever seen the only reason you would need a CJ or criminology degree, is if you plan to go to federal law enforcement. I believe they all require some sort of a criminology type of degree whether it’s CJ, forensic psychology, forensic investigation, etc. but it won’t set you apart. I’ve heard it’s like going into your oral board and saying you want to be a cop to help people and serve your community as if they don’t hear that in every single interview. Make yourself stand out

[@chrisratcliff8155]

I'm about to apply to my local agency and we do the Civil service test as well. The only part I'm worried about is the math, I'm not great at math. Any advice?

[@jacobgroves5919]

Chris Ratcliff did you pass?

[@chrisratcliff8155]

Jacob Groves yes I did.

[@jacobgroves5919]

Chris Ratcliff congrats I want to be a police officer any advice for hiring process?

[@chrisratcliff8155]

Jacob Groves be honest throughout the whole process, even if you stole something when you were a kid, tell them. A speeding ticket, anything tell them! Stay in shape, they will run you to death, it doesn't hurt to start training early and lastly, get a civil service prep book, it helped me tremendously.

[@jacobgroves5919]

Chris Ratcliff thanks a lot!

[@PaulIsbell]

I’m thinking about becoming a detective.

[@Drodloera]

You need a 5 years to work on patrol. However, you need a bachelors degree to rank up

[@georgeenke4937]

Don’t waste your time on a Criminal Justice degree. Get something else and it will benefit you more because all the law enforcement stuff will be learned on the job.

[@boe1776]

is your degree in criminal justice because I'm in the works of signing up for criminal justice course, I was hoping it give me an upper hand in becoming a detective and past it

[@d.minaru7707]

He mentioned criminology. I think CJ is still good Any degree would do I believe! As long as you also have a strong foundation/work ethic I'm a double major, was gonna triple major Criminal Justice Sociology Was gonna add psychology as a major or minor but probably would go back mid 30s

[@d.minaru7707]

Overall the majors and courses I chose specifically help me out in the long run. In college they usually have a roadmap of classes you can choose in order to graduate with the degree Like choose xyz I only pick courses that translate to the outside world. Aka- courses that actually benefit instead of just info. In the end, I'm gonna go for policing but later on in life become a counselor. People say I'm really good at connecting with many. Those who had the good life and shitty life.

[@svcjackbauer8542]

I’m trying to become an officer sheriff I took my test I scored 14 but need a 36 to pass I’m so set on this becoming an officer is there a study guide to help me out

[@MikeS309]

There are study guides available for some civil service exams..just google it for your state. If that fails, you could probably just search up SAT prep guides. Many police exams are similar to the SAT with basic math/reading comprehension/grammar etc.

[@tammyblossom2914]

What website do I go to apply ?

[@Juleslift]

You can try “police app”

[@nikname5910]

Did I need greencard if im not born in USA to be there an police officer USA or how I can handle it (born raised up austria 🇦🇹)

[@michaeldenlinger5573]

You need to be a US citizen

[@scottcastro2707]

scott Castro Sean cop

[@alexduke5402]

Hey I have a question. I've wanted to be a cop since I was a little kid. I'm 31 now but! July of '17 I got a possession charge for cocaine. It was a bull shit charge it was an empty bag and a straw but that's neither here nor there her charged me with felony pos. I got the first offender prog. Completed it did what I had to do and the state found me innocent . No other trouble AT ALL other than that. it's still on my record though. can I still be a Leo? I guess from watching the video it varies wildly? So it depends on department?

[@antwanfarmer8448]

I believe the “marijauna past “ history will disqualify a ton of possible good wuality of people to be officers. I beleive there are far more concerning

[@junowilson4992]

I applied for the LAPD but I admitted to smoking weed about 200 times before, now I don't think I'll ever get hired anywhere. Why does weed have to be taboo still, it should be treated like alcohol like in Canada where cops can use it off duty instead of drinking themselves to death

[@nikolai3620]

Well if it makes you feel any better, I've smoked weed about 10,000 times. And you can't smoke up when you're off duty in Canada. There is a 28 day wait between shifts which essentially makes it impossible.

[@lucasjackson21]

Did they already tell you aren’t hired? Or you just haven’t been called back

[@markcaron4683]

So much cop hate in the comments here. You all are part of the problem.

[@wolfgang7037]

Mark Caron I knowww :(( even more cop hate now!!