Anyone have experience of being a Police Officer?

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.

Hmmmm...odd. Good luck!

FIREWALL · 08-18-09, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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.

Hmmmm...odd. Good luck!

Hell !!! Somebody has to paint those white stripes.

AVGWarhawk · 08-18-09, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Hell !!! Somebody has to paint those white stripes.

No, no, no...that is county maintenance. What I do requires security clearance from Uncle Sam type transportation you nut.

Task Force · 08-18-09, 08:42 PM

Hmmm... I believe Jimbuna was/is a somewhere in the police force in britian...

Jimbuna · 08-19-09, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

Hmmm... I believe Jimbuna was/is a somewhere in the police force in britian...

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

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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...

AVGWarhawk · 08-19-09, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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.

nikimcbee · 08-19-09, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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?

Sledgehammer427 · 08-18-09, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Do you have a local community college that offer criminal justice as a study?

Ours does! cause I'm taking it!

we only need a bachelors degree to be a street cop out here

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08-18-09, 06:28 PM	#1
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	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

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	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. Hmmmm...odd. Good luck!