| Many people, from the time they are young and | | | | minutes |
| watching shows like the X-files and 24 have a desire | | | | 5. Accompany a police officer on a ride-along to gain |
| to begin a career in law enforcement and think that | | | | valuable police experience |
| all you need to get the job is a high school diploma. | | | | 6. Take a tour of the police department and get to |
| That certainly is not the case, as there are many | | | | know some of the people who work there |
| applicants and only about 10% of them successfully | | | | 7. Join the military or get some kind of job working |
| land the job. So you wish to know how to become a | | | | security for some on-the-job experience |
| police officer with ease? Take a look at 10 things | | | | 8. Abstain from any drugs, alcohol, and heavy |
| you should have done (or should be doing) if you | | | | partying |
| want to ensure that you are 1 of those 10%. | | | | 9. Learn basic first-aid and CPR skills |
| | | | 10. Participate in scouting/girl scouts and attain the |
| 1. Get a bachelor's degree, preferably in criminal | | | | highest rank (if under 18) |
| justice, psychology, business administration, or English | | | | Of course there are more things you can do to |
| 2. Learn a 2nd language, preferably one spoken in the | | | | become a police officer and each county has a |
| area in which you are applying | | | | different set of expectations and guidelines which |
| 3. Participate in community events and give | | | | you will need to research. Talk to police officers and |
| community service | | | | ask them for advice - they know best. Try and an |
| 4. Get into shape. Make sure you can lift heavy | | | | establish a relationship with them so you can use |
| objects (~150 lbs) and run 1.5 miles in under 12 | | | | them as a reference and as a recommendation. |