Anybody have a career in Law Enforcement?

Happy4lifeHHH

I am going to college to get a bachelors in criminal justice and am curious about what all is out there and how long it took you to get into the field you are in.
So what field are you in? Do you like it? How long did it take you to get there?

hacker1234

I was a police officer for about 30 yrs. I started in 69 co-oping towards an Associate in Police Science in what was called a cadet program. I retired as a Sergeant of an Inv. Unit in 99. It was an exciting job that I absolutely loved going to especially when I was young and worked night shift. Always something happening. As I got older, I was ready to get out and I did at a relatively young age I guess even tho I had a great job. Good Luck with it.

Eric7788

I'm on the job. Wouldn't want to do anything else. It seemed like forever getting my shot at it but well worth it.

Happy4lifeHHH

I was a police officer for about 30 yrs. I started in 69 co-oping towards an Associate in Police Science in what was called a cadet program. I retired as a Sergeant of an Inv. Unit in 99. It was an exciting job that I absolutely loved going to especially when I was young and worked night shift. Always something happening. As I got older, I was ready to get out and I did at a relatively young age I guess even tho I had a great job. Good Luck with it.
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Wow that's awesome!! As you got older and was ready to get out, why didn't you try detective work?

Happy4lifeHHH

I'm on the job. Wouldn't want to do anything else. It seemed like forever getting my shot at it but well worth it.

After you sent in your application, how long did it take until you were working? I want to start as a cop but move up as far as I can.