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How many years a police officer should do at a university.

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Cynthia’s Answer

The years of education needed varies by state. Most require at least two years of college with a AA or AS degree. Some states require a four year degree. All require specific training as a police officer at a government-run police academy, in the military, or as a sworn officer for some other branch of the federal government. The length of training at a police academy also varies. It can be as short as three months, but is more often about six months.
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Lyndsay’s Answer

I'm a little surprised by the answer but it looks like an aspiring police officer needs at least a 2 year degree. That is before going to the police academy which is completely separate. I'm going to list a website below that explains in detail what is needed to become a police officer as well as how long the process takes.
https://www.policeofficer.education/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-police-officer/#:~:text=Education%20(4%20years),to%20have%20a%20bachelor's%20degree.
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Arturo’s Answer

Dear Monday,
According to all careers in criminal justice and any additional resources all you need to get started is an 2 year 60 credit hours to compete for a position in a police department, however, depending on the district sides or municipalities some times they may require you to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or an equivalent to a Bachelor degree in Law Enforcement.

Arturo recommends the following next steps:

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or a Certificate in Law Enforcement with a Bachelor Degree in related fields.
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