So, you want to become a police officer? Good news, you’ve come to the right place.
This Police1 special series breaks down everything prospective cops need to know – from finding the right agency and making it through the application process, to entering the police academy and ultimately starting your first day on the force.
We’ve also included information for officers looking to advance their careers into fields like investigations, SWAT and police leadership.
Meet Lindsey Wade, a cold case detective who helped solve the 32-year-old mystery of two young girls brutally murdered in Tacoma
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McDonald explains a typical day as a K-9 officer for the Seaport Operations Bureau, what her K-9, Bentley, is responsible for while on duty and how her role has evolved over her 24-year career
There will be both ups and downs, but you will meet incredible people and work with some of the best folks on the planet
Maintaining law and order is a big job; our A-Z guide breaks down the roles that get it done
Over the years, officers have cultivated their own language, using phrases that only those in law enforcement would understand; check out our list to see if you’re current on your police jargon
From sturdy standing desks to protein-packed snacks, these tools will enhance your study sessions and help you excel in your learning
Funaiock discusses her role as a police captain, how SWAT prepared her for leadership and her vision for women’s roles and promotion in law enforcement
Meet Alison Funaiock: Newport News Police Department’s trailblazing captain, former SWAT sniper and community advocate
Above all else, remember that if at first you don’t succeed, try again — harder
How to be successful from your first day at the police academy through graduation day
A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job — do you have what it takes?
