How Long Does It Take to Become A Police Officer? 

Becoming a police officer is a desired career for many people, regardless of their age and current occupation. It is a job that you can start right after graduation or at a later stage of your life, provided that you meet the age criteria of the agency you want to...

The New Secret to Getting Quickly Hired as a Police Officer 

A lot has changed in the profession of law enforcement including what it takes to get hired. Many people are finding that they have a new way to get a competitive advantage and have a fast-track to getting hired. That secret is to become POST Certified as a peace...

Should You Attend Police Academy on Your Own?

In many states you have the ability to enroll in the State Certified Police Academy as an “Open Enrollee” meaning you are attending on your own, not being “Sponsored” by a police department. There are many regional police academies that train...

Why You May Want to Attend a Police Academy On Your Own

Large police departments generally have their own academies. Medium and smaller agencies often use regional police academies where recruits from various agencies train together. When a recruit from a police department is at a regional police academy they are referred...