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You must have a mhigh school diploma or GED equivelant in order to become a police officer. Also, you must pass the police academy test. Some/few agencies may require a college level attainment.

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In most cases the minimum that is needed to become a police officer is a high school diploma. For a federal police job a bachelors degree is required.

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Does a police officer need a Masters Degree?

No. Many agencies require only a high school diploma.


Do you need a degree to become a military police officer?

Hard to clarify if a "Military Police Officer" refers to an Enlisted MP or an MP, who is also an officer (as in a Lieutenant (or higher).In short, just to be an Enlisted Military Police. You need to complete Basic Training, and the MP Job Training that the military provides; however, you do NOTneed a college degree.To be an Officer (Lieutenant +) in the military, who is an MP, you would need to complete the officer's academy.


How does one become a traffic police officer?

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What additional degrees or training do you need to advance as a police officer?

State and federal agencies prefer police officers to have a four year college degree. Attending and passing the police academy is another requirement.


Do you need to be from Britain to be a police officer?

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Does a police officer go to a training camp when he gets a college degree?

Yes it is called police academy


Does a security career pay less than a police career?

Yes a security officer will definitely pay less than a police officer. As a security officer you are not required to get your criminal justice degree; however becoming a police officer requires one.


Do you need special certification or a license to perform a police officer?

Police officers all go through their own type of "certification" when you go to the police academy. A bachelors degree in criminal justice is also helpful


What do you do to get a degree as a police officer?

Go to college and get a degree in Criminal Justice or Phycology Bachelors or Associates . Simple as that.


What degree would be best for a future police officer law or psychology?

Either.