A law enforcement officer must have a high degree of maturity, an ability to think analytically, and the ability to make quick decisions.

He or she must be familiar with basic criminal law, be able to write reports, and deal with people at all ages in all walks of life. A law enforcement officer must also have compassion for victims.

The field is a challenging one, and testing for entry positions is very competitive. In order to be hired, the applicant must undergo an extensive background exam and place in the top 10 percent of the required civil service tests-written, oral and physical.

Unfortunately, crime is a part of our lives. Since the events of September 11, 2001, an even greater focus has been placed on preventing crime of a much larger scale - terrorism. As a result, more responsibility has been placed on local police and security forces. This makes the job of law enforcement both risky and rewarding.

In law enforcement and police science programs, your courses teach you about the criminal justice system. You learn how courts and prisons work. You learn about the police system as well as the parole and probation systems. In addition, you learn about different ways to deal with criminals besides imprisonment, including rehabilitation, counselling, and education. You also learn about human behaviour by taking courses in sociology and psychology. You learn theories about why people commit crimes. Furthermore, you learn how to handle crime scenes and how to interview and interrogate suspects and witnesses.

Most law enforcement and police science programs are offered through community colleges. Typically you receive a two-year degree in preparation for entry into a police training academy. You are also prepared for entry-level work as public or private security or as entry-level corrections officers. However, you cannot become a police officer until you go through state-mandated policy academy training. This is where you gain hands-on experience with police dogs, weapons, and police vehicles.

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