Becoming A Police Officer

by Learning Express Llc

• ISBN13: 9781576856802
• ISBN10: 1576856801
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: Learning Express Llc

Summary

This useful guide helps both new students and those who need a refresher course to acquire practical skills in calculus through a series of 20 lesson plans that require a minimal time commitment. All key calculus topics are covered, from common functions and their graphs to differentiation, integration, and infinite series. A bonus section offers tips for taking standardized tests.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
How to Use This Book	p. viii
The History of Policing	p. 1
The Sheriff's Office	p. 3
Local Police Departments	p. 5
County Police Departments	p. 6
State Police Agencies	p. 6
Federal Law Enforcement	p. 8
Special Jurisdiction Police Agencies	p. 11
Women in Policing	p. 12
Minority Men in Policing	p. 14
Becoming a Police Officer	p. 19
Earnings and Benefits for Police Officers	p. 21
Risks	p. 27
Shift Work	p. 31
The Police Organization	p. 33
Today's Cops: Who They Are and What They Do	p. 35
The Hiring Process	p. 40
Minimum Eligibility Requirements	p. 42
The Selection Process	p. 47
Education versus Training	p. 59
Types of Police Academies	p. 61
The Academy Experience	p. 67
Field Training	p. 71
The Police Officer Suitability Test	p. 72
Summary	p. 78
All about Police Officer Education	p. 79
Fields of Study	p. 82
Choosing a School	p. 90
Online Colleges	p. 94
Work Study Options	p. 96
Scholarships and Grants	p. 99
Loans	p. 100
STEP	p. 109
The National Guard	p. 109
Cadet Programs	p. 110
Still in High School?	p. 110
Internships	p. 112
Scholarships	p. 117
Job Opportunities at the Local, State, and Federal Level	p. 121
Local Police Departments	p. 127
State Police Agencies	p. 133
Sheriffs' Offices	p. 141
Constables	p. 146
Special Jurisdiction Law Enforcement Agencies	p. 147
Criminal Investigations and Special Enforcement Agencies	p. 157
Tribal Police	p. 159
Federal Law Enforcement	p. 159
Learning Where the Jobs Are	p. 164
Professional Associations	p. 165
Police Exam and Job Announcements	p. 175
Law Enforcement Glossary	p. 187
Additonal Resources	p. 199
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