Whats the best way to become a cop?

**Spiderman2000** · 12-11-05, 06:44 PM

Hi. I was wondering what's the best way to become a cop? I think I would really like to do that job and I am starting Criminal Justice classes next semester. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

**lesta311** · 12-11-05, 06:47 PM

Stay out of trouble, Study hard in school, and phyisically prepare yourself. If you do that, you shouldn't have any problems.

Signal_W · 12-11-05, 06:48 PM

There is no one way to become a LEO. College is excellent

I would suggest that while your in college stay out of trouble and dont do any hard drugs, these are automatic disqualifiers

**Spiderman2000** · 12-11-05, 06:55 PM

Thanks for replying. I figured college would be a good choice. I'm attempting to join my local explorer post and I think that should really get me in the right direction. Thanks lesta311. I am trying to work out everyday and get in better shape. Don't worry Signal W, I'm staying away from hard drugs.

**lesta311** · 12-11-05, 07:04 PM

Your welcome. You may want to stay away from ALL drugs, not just hard ones. Drug use, even from a long time ago, can be a disqualifier.

**cntryboy0531** · 12-11-05, 07:16 PM

Associate with good people. Don't do anything stupid. Stay away from drugs and runs in with Law Enforcement. Establish a good work history, even if it's just part time jobs. Study, and do well in college. But also remember to have fun in college as well.

**chris2001** · 12-11-05, 11:42 PM

Actually stay away from a CJ degree. Reason being is lets say after school you do get hired on at a PD or SO. Your there for a year or two and find out the job is not for you. A CJ degree will not give you anything to really fall back on. Get a degree in something else that you enjoy.

Also stay away from drugs and doing anything that is illegal. I understand speeding and such, hell everyone does that for the most part. But other than traffic issues if you have to ask yourself will this end my chances of becoming a police officer, the answer is yes.

**jmur5074** · 12-12-05, 07:02 AM

One important question....what state are you in??

If your in MN, you have to have a degree in Law Enforcement, or Criminal Justice.

**Spiderman2000** · 12-12-05, 07:17 PM

I'm in Georgia. I'm considering applying out of state. I'm trying for Massachusets and New York State. I think the Police up north are much more proffessional then the ones in the south and mid west.

**Iron Man** · 12-12-05, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Spiderman2000

I'm in Georgia. I'm considering applying out of state. I'm trying for Massachusets and New York State. I think the Police up north are much more proffessional then the ones in the south and mid west.

Why would you say that?

**lesta311** · 12-12-05, 07:52 PM

[QUOTE]I think the Police up north are much more proffessional then the ones in the south and mid west.[QUOTE]

What the hell does that mean?

**Iron Man** · 12-12-05, 09:36 PM

[QUOTE=lesta311][QUOTE]I think the Police up north are much more proffessional then the ones in the south and mid west.

What the hell does that mean?

I don't think we are going to get an answer. Just a bunch of BS. I don't understand how someone could say that and honestly believe it.

**jmur5074** · 12-13-05, 03:30 AM

Originally Posted by Spiderman2000

I'm in Georgia. I'm considering applying out of state. I'm trying for Massachusets and New York State. I think the Police up north are much more proffessional then the ones in the south and mid west.

Wow....
That was a dumb thing to say.

**The Punisher** · 12-13-05, 05:17 AM

More professional than South? How far? Mexico????

**SupremeSEO** · 12-13-05, 10:28 AM

I'm not a cop, but I work in the security field. A lot of the SEOs that work for me eventually get hired on by police and sheriff departments. Security isn't a magic ticket into law enforcement, but it can teach you some skills that can help you out if that is where you want to be, and if you do a good job while working in this field.

**Ken K** · 12-13-05, 10:56 AM

I think I'm offended by that professionalism remark. Yeah, I know I am.

Signal_W · 12-13-05, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Ken K

I think I'm offended by that professionalism remark. Yeah, I know I am.

Your offended?

I'm from the South!!

**Terminator** · 12-13-05, 02:26 PM

Me too

**Star** · 12-13-05, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Spiderman2000

Hi. I was wondering what's the best way to become a cop? I think I would really like to do that job and I am starting Criminal Justice classes next semester. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Come work for me! We could always use another good deputy (if you don't mind working under the Queen Dragon herself