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They vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction - as a general rule you must be at least 21 years of age - have no prior criminal record - possess a drivers license - be in good health and physical condition (you will probably have to pass a medical exam, a physical agility test, and perhaps a lie detector test). For specifics you should contact your local law enforcement agency.
Of course, just like any job. You must be physically fit and mentally stable. Your criminal record is arguable, but felonies will disqualify you, and misdemeanors are questionable - to put it simply, a clean record is best. You will also be required to have a valid driver's licence, and pass a psychological interview and physical exam.
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How have police officers adapted to the requirements of Miranda v Arizona?
The current generation of officers have grown up with Miranda so adaptation isn't really necessary. It has resulted in better education regarding civil rights for nearly all US police officers.
Are cops police officers?
Yes they are police officers.
Are auxiliary police officers officer of the court?
No. Auxiliary police officers are not officers of the court.
Do police officers have a certain physical requirement to meet for body size and weight?
Yes there are min height weight requirements
Are police officers federal?
There are police officers at every level of government. Federal, state, county, city and agencies all can have sworn police officers.
Are police officers and police detectives the same job?
no a detective is a higher rankin
How many police officers in Philadelphia?
The Philadelphia Police Department has a authorized strength of 6600 Sworn Police Officers.
What equipment do Queensland police officers wear?
What equipment do Queensland police officers wear?
Why is good to have police officers in the world?
police officers keep order and stability in a community
What is the average education of police officers?
The average education of most police officers is an associates degree. Many police officers have no more than a high school education.
How many women in the us are police officers?
As of 2007, there are about 4,000 female state police officers, 19,400 female sheriffs' deputies, and 55,300 female police officers.
Where do you need to live for a cop?
Some locations have residency requirements for police officers or other emergency responders such as firefighters. Others don't. You'd need to contact the particular department you were interested in to find out. In general, the trend is away from such requirements, as it makes it more difficult to recruit officers.
