If you are looking to be hired as a police officer or to advance your existing law enforcement career, a college degree can be a deciding factor on your success. While there remains a degree of resistance to higher education, the officers who advanced the farthest most often have a criminal justice or public administration degree on their resume. The decision of whether or … [Read more...]
Continuing Education for Law Enforcement
There's been a lot of discussion during the past three decades about the usefulness of a college degree for a police officer. During this time, it has become obvious that a degree can be a massively beneficial tool for someone looking to become a police officer and for an officer who wants to advance his or her career. Last year (2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported about … [Read more...]