I'm thinking about becoming a police officer! I'm still doing research though!
Good, as you know police officer are generally charged with the apprehension of criminal but also assisting the general public.
It seems like a tough job! Do you have to go to school to be a police officer?
It varies with jurisdiction but of course you need to be trained in a police academy at least.  And they may need to be sworn to an oath.
Oh, okay. I'll check with my local agency. What else should I know before I become a police officer?
Police academy
A police academy is a training school for new police recruits, also known as a law enforcement academy. Some are known as colleges or universities. They all have various background checks, examination, physical requirements, medical requirements, legal training, driving skills, equipment training and firearm training for new police recruits. The academy prepares the recruits for the police force they will be assigned to when they graduate.
Police academies by country.
Police academies by country Australia.
In Australia, each of the states
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