Policing Matters Podcast: How to become a cop

Learn about the things folks should (and should not) do as they prepare to join the noble profession

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Becoming a police officer is no easy feat. In this episode of Policing Matters, hosts Jim Dudley and former Police1 Editor-in-Chief Doug Wyllie discuss the demanding application process as well as the things aspiring officers (both young and more experienced) can do to get a leg up on the competition and ultimately excel in the profession.

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This article, originally published in 2016, has been updated.

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Policing Matters is a weekly law enforcement podcast bringing you the latest news and critical issues impacting police officers. Listen as Police1 columnist and Deputy Chief Jim Dudley (ret.) sits down with law enforcement and criminal justice experts from across the country to talk strategy and trends in policing.

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