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How long do i need to study for becoming a police officer?

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Michael’s Answer

Hello Aisha, becoming a police officer typically doesn't require a degree if that's what you mean by studying? I have many friends that went through the academy and they didn't earn a degree. The most important things to become a police officer is passing the physical fitness requirements which every department is different but you can find these on their website. Next is limited record, even if you smoked pot at some point you can still be a cop so long as you don't have any violent history. Finally being confident in how you do things, a lot of people are rejected from the academy because they change answers and aren't certain with their choice. Be confident in your choices and carry them out.

Once you know you can pass the fitness test apply to the academy after you turn 21 (Also a requirement) and if you pass all the necessary steps the department will pay for any training you may require beyond what you have.
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David’s Answer

It looks like, that in the State of Wisconsin, you have to have sixty hours, or an associate degree within five years of employment. But since you’re in Milwaukee, I would apply for Chicago. A friend of mine went to a police academy, at a junior college, without any years of study. And he got hired right out of the academy, All that he did was ride with the local police as often as he could. That way he was prepared, going into the academy. I was an EMT, before I graduated high school. And I studied the entire paramedic curriculum, before I ever applied, for paramedic school. Here are some civilian academies in Wisconsin: Blackhawk Tech. (Janesville) Gateway Tech. (Kenosha) Lakeshore Tech. (Cleveland, WI) Milwaukee Area Tech. (Milwaukee)

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Thank you comment icon Thank you so much this really does help a lot thank you again. Aisha
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James’s Answer

College is not required for local police departments. If you want to go up to county, state, or federal, the education requirements will increase as you go up. They will all have an academy, though. The academy will have a lot of hard skills, like firearms, defensive tactics, and handcuffing. Then you will have written tests and lots of classroom material. This will require studying. Law enforcement training is difficult, and it has to be precise. Minor details can be the difference between life or death. It is hard to specify exactly how much studying will be needed, as it depends on what job you are pushing for.
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