Career Police Officer

Becoming a career police officer – choosing a police department; navigating the hiring process, and completion of police academy training.

What comes afterward is a never ending learning experience where you’ll gain an understanding of the human condition from a perspective unique to service in law enforcement.

An Insider's Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement

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Becoming a Police Officer

An Insider's Guide To A Career In Law Enforcement

Barry M. Baker

This book was reccomended (online) by many current police officers for people looking to enter the field. Over the two weeks I spent reading it I could see why. Lt. Baker's style of writing is unlike other books, instead of chapters consiting of stories that unfold and develop a particular subject or situation he had encountered, Baker writes in a blurb-like fashion that covers tips and advice with real world implications. Because this book isn't a story, I find that it makes digesting the information very easy.

This book is based on how you can be a better police officer and what's ahead in a career as a police officer, its a really good book overall I recommend to anyone interested in this amazing career, it's a good buy!

Absolutely fantastic book for everybody seriously considering carrer in police and necessity for those who are about to start working in police or even are working there already. Book is full of useful and fundamental advices. It is a bit short, but always to the point and not messing around unimportant stuff. Considering the price and golden nugget advices in this book, it is a great treat for every real or wanna be cop.

I am applying for a police position and wanted some knowledge about departments, everyday life, and decision making. This book has answered many, if not all of my questions. I suggest to anyone interested in a law enforcement position.

Choosing A Police Department

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Becoming a Police Officer

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Police Academy

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Police Report Writing

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