Nate, I just retired after 30 plus years in law enforcement. I can certainly offer you some guidance, opinions, recommendations, etc. Right now I am short of time so I will rspond and elaborate further tomorrow. Then, I can PM you with specifics, Q&A, etc., and anything else I can do to help you make an educated and intelligent decision on a career in law enforcement. I believe that there are a couple of other members that are police officers who can also offer some thoughts. I'll get back to this post tomorrow......
BTW .... Capt Ahab (the retired attorney) doesn't count as an expert in law enforcement
He's more interested in whales and (lost in the mail) sharpies :lol:
If you don't mind, how old are you and what education level do you have? Where are you located (as relates to what size agency (city, county, state agency) you might being applying to?
There are many advertisements, TV commercials, etc., that are promoting education for a career in law enforcement out there, but they are just trying to entice you into their college or training program without letting you know how very difficault it is to pass the tests & qualifications to be accepted into the profession.
Sorry, I'll respond further tomorow and hopefully, in the mean time, you'll get more responses from other knowledgable members.....