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.
There will be both ups and downs, but you will meet incredible people and work with some of the best folks on the planet
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
Sniper is not an easy position to obtain, so you’d better be prepared to stay the course and try again
Police candidates who understand what the psych exam is really about can stress less
Here’s what to expect if you decide to take the path of a Special Weapons and Tactics operator
How an Arizona agency uses strategy and culture to influence recruitment
Meet Mary Nero: Greensboro Police Department’s lone homicide victim advocate who managed a record 74 homicide cases in a single year
Nero’s team is expanding at a crucial time, as the city of Greensboro, N.C., has experienced a record number of homicides this past year
Meet Andrea Cortez, a 17-year law enforcement veteran and analyst at Elk Grove (Calif.) Police Department’s Real-Time Information Center
Tech Pulse in Focus: Police1 talks with Andrea Cortez about Elk Grove’s Real-Time Information Center
Andrea Cortez is a 17-year law enforcement veteran and analyst at Elk Grove (Calif.) Police Department’s Real-Time Information Center
