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Become a Cop

"Become a Cop" articles provide education on law enforcement careers and what it takes to become a police officer. These articles are written by Police1 staff members and Police1 contributors and cover a wide range of topics from different types of law enforcement careers to how to prepare for the police recruitment interview. If there's a topic you'd like to see covered, or are interested in writing for Become a Cop, email editor@police1.com

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Police salaries: A guide
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Police officer salaries vary according to the location and the governmental agency for which officers work
Creating effective multiple-agency training programs
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One way to create an effective multiple-agency training program is to follow a training model that is not technique driven, but concept driven
Examining the issues of stress and health in law enforcement
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Police officers represent a relatively understudied occupational group, particularly with respect to identifying early signs of adverse health outcomes
Police technology: The latest gear, trends
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Read about some great gadgetry that helps officers do their job better and keeps everyone safer
Police forums: Why they're important
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Police forums are a good way to convey the latest information about law enforcement
How to be a reserve police officer
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The duties of a reserve police officer are as varied as the reasons people choose to serve
How to find a police officer job
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A police career offers lots of opportunities for advancement; here's how to get started in law enforcement
What are military police?
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Military police are the law enforcement officers of each branch of the service. In the U.S., each branch has its own law enforcement division, which is responsible for maintaining security and disc...
Police interview questions to expect during recruitment
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If you’re aiming for a career in law enforcement, it’s important to prepare for the types of police interview questions you’ll be expected to answer during the application process so that you can b...
Police fitness test: How to prepare
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Taking a police fitness test can be challenging — you must prepare yourself beforehand
What is the police recruiting process?
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The police recruiting process is dependent on the individual police force you’re joining. Each one has its own requirements, but there are some general rules that apply to all of them. The educatio...
How to become a police cadet
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Becoming a police cadet is a great move if you want to become a cop; here's what you need to know
The role of riot police
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The role of riot police in the U.S. is to control the general public when there’s a demonstration, protest or other activity that threatens to become violent or destructive to property. Although th...
What are the different police ranks
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The police ranks of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. vary widely depending on whether the agency is a metropolitan police department, a sheriff’s department or a small town police force. Within...
An overview of the federal police force
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A federal police force is technically prohibited by the U.S. constitution, but instead we have what’s called federal law enforcement agencies. The reason for this is that the nation’s founders thou...