So do you need a degree to be a police officer? Is there no way I can get into law enforcement without first obtaining a degree? I should have my associates this year but the problem is my major was business. Any know anything about this?
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You don't need a specific degree, but as far as I know you need some sort of college degree.
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yes you need a degree i suggest going for 4 years, my friend is going for 4 years
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Quote: from greatescape11 at 9:52 pm on Aug. 30, 2008
You don't need a specific degree, but as far as I know you need some sort of college degree.
Ok so you think just an associates degree would be fine. Or even my bachelors degree in business?
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Criminal justice. Rigid training.
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It varies from department to department. You'll need to check with the department you're interested in.
For example, the local department here requires 1 of three things - a 2 year degree, long term previous job experience in a somewhat related field, or military service.
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for just a basic city/state police officer it varies department to department.
most fed law enforcement positions require a bachelors and work experience.
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Quote: from I heart nubs at 11:53 pm on Aug. 30, 2008
Quote: from greatescape11 at 9:52 pm on Aug. 30, 2008
You don't need a specific degree, but as far as I know you need some sort of college degree.
Ok so you think just an associates degree would be fine. Or even my bachelors degree in business?
Different departments/academies have different requirements, but as a whole I think that if you get the right requirements in and get through the academy, you could do it with a business degree.
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rigid training?? That's funny. Haha no you don't need a degree. It depends on where you live. I have several college credits I'm criminal justice, criminology, intro to profiling, dual credit psychology, and sociology. It helps
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i think you need to graduate the United Miserable Assholes school
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You do not need a degree in most of the departments that I am familiar with, including my municipal agency and the Florida Highway Patrol.
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