becoming a cop

[realpolice]

(sent in)

What exactly is the procedure to becoming a cop? I understand that the academy is involved (of course!) and then there's a probational period. What is involved at the academy and when do you move up to a probational officer? How long is the probational period and when/how to you become a full-fledged officer? You can probably tell I'm a little confused. I'd appreciate it if you could help me out!

[The Original K9]

Becoming a Cop is diffrent in all States I would dare to guess. Here in Illinois I was hired and assigned to PTI (Police Training Institute). I completed the 10 week 400 hour course. This consisted of a lot of practical training (Hands On) as well as class room.

Then arriving at my Department for duty wsa another story. The first thing stated by my FTO (Field Training Officer) was to forget everything they taught me in PTI. (LOL)

I was on a 15 month Probation. which covered PTI and 12 months on the street.

Im sure other Departments and States vary but this is a little info for you.

The Original K9

[Chief_Wiggum]

1) Cut your hair and shave the mustache
2) Apply
3) Test
4) Get hired
5) Academy
6) Graduate from academy
7) Field training
8) Complete field training
9) Grow a mustache
10) Complete probation
11) Buy a motorcycle, a big truck, and a new boat......all on credit
12) Start putting on weight
13) Find it hard to believe it's been 10 years
14) Sell the motorcycle, the truck, and the boat
15) Put on more weight
16) Buy a mini van to haul the kids around in
17) Shave the mustache
18) Find it even harder to believe it's been 17 years
19) Put on more weight
20) Get friendly with a heart doctor
21) Find it hard to believe that some of your academy buddies are retireing
22) See the last kid leave home
23) Wonder how much of your retirement your first two wives are gonna get
24) Put in your papers
25) Turn in your badge
26) Pass a bunch of kids in uniform on your way out the door for the last time
27) Grow your hair in a pony tail and grow a mustache
28) Buy a Harley, a big truck and a new boat... all cash
29) Loose 58 pounds
30) Live happily ever after for another 40+ years

[darrell]

1) Cut your hair and shave the mustache
2) Apply
3) Test
4) Get hired
5) Academy
6) Graduate from academy
7) Field training
8) Complete field training
9) Grow a mustache
10) Complete probation
11) Buy a motorcycle, a big truck, and a new boat......all on credit
12) Start putting on weight
13) Find it hard to believe it's been 10 years
14) Sell the motorcycle, the truck, and the boat
15) Put on more weight
16) Buy a mini van to haul the kids around in
17) Shave the mustache
18) Find it even harder to believe it's been 17 years
19) Put on more weight
20) Get friendly with a heart doctor
21) Find it hard to believe that some of your academy buddies are retireing
22) See the last kid leave home
23) Wonder how much of your retirement your first two wives are gonna get
24) Put in your papers
25) Turn in your badge
26) Pass a bunch of kids in uniform on your way out the door for the last time
27) Grow your hair in a pony tail and grow a mustache
28) Buy a Harley, a big truck and a new boat... all cash
29) Loose 58 pounds
30) Live happily ever after for another 40+ years

I love this reply. I know 1 guy that fits that to a T

[K9 Police]

It truly depends on the state you live in so I would suggest looking at this link and clicking the state you live in. http://www.iadlest.org/posts.htm If you click on your state it will send you to the states respective licensing committee. It SHOULD have a link that states what you need in order to be a sworn police officer. It may be very different. For example, in order to be a police officer in Minnesota you need a special 2 year degree with Skills. However, in Wisconsin you need 60 college credits and pass an academy. You can also get a degree in law enfrocement from a technical school. Therefore, each state is different. You don't ALWAYS have to go to an academy, sometimes getting a degree may be enough in certain states.

Each department sets their own requirements in regards to probation. Hope that helps you a little!

K9

[mcsap]

Come to apply with a good background

Pass our tests with a score high enough to get hired

Attend our 5 month academy

Do a yr probation which includes 3 months riding with a training officer

At the 90 day mark, you are out on your own. ( assuming you have progressed through your training.)

[coucousis]

-Three years college in Police studies
-13 weeks police academy
-On the job (usually 6 months probation).... Integration is made differently in each police forces. Some goes alone after a few week only... others assigns a senior officer for a longer period.

Chief Wiggum.... pretty good life resume!!! Fits my profile... with less weight to lose at retirement!!!!:D

[Joeyd6]

Chief Wiguum!
Excellent! You need to write abook!

[metallicat]

Why was this thread bumped? I thought Jason was a police officer prior to 2001?

[darrell]

Why was this thread bumped? I thought Jason was a police officer prior to 2001?

Metal Lok at jason's post again. (sent in). Get it now? lol

[Gixxervan1000]

what is the average age that guys go into the force?