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.
Considering a career in law enforcement? This is what you can expect to learn in the police academy
Maintaining law and order is a big job; our A-Z guide breaks down the roles that get it done
Police officer salaries vary according to the location and the governmental agency for which officers work
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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
Hear from Officer Quincy Mercado, a participant in the recent LVMPD K9 trials
The more you work on you, the better a police officer you will be for the public
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