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* Police officers protect the lives and property of

citizens. They maintain order, catch lawbreakers, and work to prevent crimes. In small towns they perform many duties. Larger cities have a more structured division of responsibility. Police officers may patrol the streets on foot or in squad cars; control traffic; or work as detectives investigating crimes. At the police station officers may be assigned to work in the crime laboratory or the records department. All officers file reports of incidents, and many testify at trials and hearings.

* Enforce traffic legislation * Attend and give evidence in court hearings * Interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses * Preparing crime reports * Conduct arrests with human rights

* Problem Solving * Learn and apply new information * Communication skills * Maintain Composure * Comply with laws * Use Computers * Exercise good judgment

Pros No two days are the same Make job what you want to make of it Response to a call is an adrenaline pump you will never forget-especially that "Man with a Gun Great Retirement, benefit package

Cons You can get shot at Life is more in danger A lot of people may not respect your presence in the community Rotational shifts Overtime extended time for arrests updates for training constantly time away from family

* Parole or Probation Officer * Corrections Officer * Border Patrol Officer * FBI Agent * DEA Agent

* Police Chief $90,570 min, $113,930 max * Deputy Chief $74,830 min, $ 96,209 max * Police Captain $72,761 min, $ 91,178 max * Police Lieutenant $65,688 min, $ 79,268 max * Police Sergeant $58,739 min, $ 70,349 max * Police Corporal $49,421 min, $ 61,173 max
Taken from http://policeofficersalary.com/policeofficer-salary-range-php/

* Its recommended to have a Criminal Justice

degree but any degree is alright to have.

* Associates degree at minimum * Police Academy

* Get in shape * Go to college/ police academy * No criminal history/ pass background check * Graduate from academy and get sworn in

* Gang Task Force * Fugitive Task Force * Drug Task Force(Narcotics) * Homicide * Robbery/ Theft
Two Officers from the Boston Gang Unit