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JHuschke
08-18-09, 04:02 PM
Ever since I was a little boy, I always had a liking to police officers (sheriffs/state troopers) and I have some real good friends that are officers as well. I've already planned and decided that I am definately going to be a sheriff first (for Lee County, Alabama) and then move on to state trooper (Alabama or Georgia)

It is something I would really enjoy, and I've always wanted to "protect and serve" and do the right thing, and enjoy it at the same time. I would like to learn (while I can) what courses and places I should go to learn Law Enforcement at its best and be a police officer with a good education.



I cannot count the numerous times I have had the local police at my house because my parents were so violent..
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/Drew_D93/LeeCountySheriff.jpg




Nor imagine how many times my friends got pulled over when we are going hunting in Dawson, GA!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/Drew_D93/georgiastatepatrol2006fka3.jpg
FIREWALL
08-18-09, 04:13 PM
Education is Key. All California CHP have 4yr degree as a requirement.

Good Luck :up:
JHuschke
08-18-09, 04:29 PM
Heck yeah, when I get out of high school (I'm 11th right now), one more year and I'll be out and studying in Law Enforcement. Here it is two years degree but which one? (Bachelor/Masters/etc) , I was wondering what would be the best place (college/univ/academy/etc) and which courses. Should I be working out after all that studying too? They have some sort-of harsh agility test, pushing patrol car, picking up a 200 lbs fellow police officer and stuff
Platapus
08-18-09, 04:33 PM
Try to find the book "what cops know". It may be out of print but if you can get a copy or find one at your library, it is a fascinating read. :yeah:
FIREWALL
08-18-09, 04:39 PM
Heck yeah, when I get out of high school (I'm 11th right now), one more year and I'll be out and studying in Law Enforcement. Here it is two years degree but which one? (Bachelor/Masters/etc) , I was wondering what would be the best place (college/univ/academy/etc) and which courses. Should I be working out after all that studying too? They have some sort-of harsh agility test, pushing patrol car, picking up a 200 lbs fellow police officer and stuff



Call the local office of the agency you want to join for their current requirements.
PeriscopeDepth
08-18-09, 06:28 PM
I randomly bumped into a federal agent a couple weeks ago at work and had a 15 minute conversation about getting into law enforcement (not something I particularly want to do, but was always curious about the kind of background most cops have). Don't recall the whole thing, but I do remember him saying prior military service, a four year criminal justice degree, and fluency in a foreign language (which one depends on where you work) will really help your career along. I doubt it's necessary for local/state law enforcement but he did say quite a few FBI agents have a JD IIRC.

PD
AVGWarhawk
08-18-09, 06:38 PM
Do you have a local community college that offer criminal justice as a study? I was a criminal justice major and obtained my 4 year degree at the University of Maryland College Park. I'm in the transportation industry and have been since I left college. :hmmm: Hmmmm...odd. Good luck!
FIREWALL
08-18-09, 07:00 PM
Do you have a local community college that offer criminal justice as a study? I was a criminal justice major and obtained my 4 year degree at the University of Maryland College Park. I'm in the transportation industry and have been since I left college. :hmmm: Hmmmm...odd. Good luck!


Hell !!! Somebody has to paint those white stripes. :har:
AVGWarhawk
08-18-09, 07:43 PM
Hell !!! Somebody has to paint those white stripes. :har:


No, no, no...that is county maintenance. What I do requires security clearance from Uncle Sam type transportation you nut. :O:
Task Force
08-18-09, 08:42 PM
Hmmm... I believe Jimbuna was/is a somewhere in the police force in britian...:hmmm:
Sledgehammer427
08-18-09, 08:49 PM
Do you have a local community college that offer criminal justice as a study?

Ours does! cause I'm taking it! :D

we only need a bachelors degree to be a street cop out here
Jimbuna
08-19-09, 09:52 AM
Hmmm... I believe Jimbuna was/is a somewhere in the police force in britian...:hmmm:

I shouldn't imagine my experiences in the UK are of any use to the gentleman in the US.

Feel free to ask if you think I can be of any assistance.
Task Force
08-19-09, 09:54 AM
I shouldn't imagine my experiences in the UK are of any use to the gentleman in the US.

Feel free to ask if you think I can be of any assistance.

wounder what the big differences are...
ETR3(SS)
08-19-09, 10:32 AM
Isn't a gun one of the bigger differences? Or is that just a rumor?
OneToughHerring
08-19-09, 10:49 AM
I remember the UK police at Heathrow had MP's.
1480
08-19-09, 12:42 PM
JH, feel free to pick my brain if you would like. Just brush up on your writing skills, since we do that the most.
AVGWarhawk
08-19-09, 12:52 PM
I shouldn't imagine my experiences in the UK are of any use to the gentleman in the US.

Feel free to ask if you think I can be of any assistance.

yeah, Jim worked the Red Light District. :hmmm: :o
nikimcbee
08-19-09, 12:52 PM
[insert donut joke here]

:D:haha:

most important training:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7yEkiF8LFA

hope you can handle this part of the "lifestyle"
nikimcbee
08-19-09, 12:56 PM
yeah, Jim worked the Red Light District. :hmmm: :o

Can you please define "worked" for me?:woot:

this:
http://z.hubpages.com/u/445552_f260.jpg


...or this

http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/12302.jpg

(steed?)
AVGWarhawk
08-19-09, 12:57 PM
That was Jim's undercover outfit. Worked well. :har:
Jimbuna
08-19-09, 01:05 PM
Ya crazy bar stewards :rotfl:

I'll put a photo up shortly....but I won't make it easy for you http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/wolfcop.gif
FIREWALL
08-19-09, 01:08 PM
MY EYE'S !!!! :o :dead:
nikimcbee
08-19-09, 01:14 PM
I shouldn't imagine my experiences in the UK are of any use to the gentleman in the US.

Feel free to ask if you think I can be of any assistance.

Yes Mr Buna, I have a question.
I found this training video that you were in when you a training officer in the force. My question is, do I get a similar uniform as you did?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k

:D
Jimbuna
08-19-09, 01:51 PM
Yes Mr Buna, I have a question.
I found this training video that you were in when you a training officer in the force. My question is, do I get a similar uniform as you did?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k

:D

Actually, it was sometimes a little like this :DL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXpsH1e3hAY
nikimcbee
08-19-09, 02:03 PM
Actually, it was sometimes a little like this :DL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXpsH1e3hAY
:har::haha:
JHuschke
08-20-09, 08:03 PM
Well, I've talked to one of the sheriffs, said that I do not need to go to college to be a Lee County Sheriff, all I have to do is provide a High School diploma and pass most of the classes I've taken. If I passed the agility test, theres no way they can stop me from getting in. All I need to do is brush up on getting some muscles, be healthy, and of course write well! He said, also, I have to be 21 to be a patrol, but only 18 to be a dispatcher (said it would be a good deal, I could learn all the codes and listen to what all the sheriffs do) then req for a transer to patrol car. Or, if I don't do that, I have plenty of time to go to college and stuff, then I'll be ready and be sure to do what I really want to do