| Law enforcement is a noble profession but can be | | | | in some criminal justice programs as this will |
| very challenging. It is important therefore, for one | | | | increase one's competitiveness in the application |
| to take the time to really reflect on this career | | | | process. |
| choice before he or she decides to become a law | | | | Police officers are required to be physically fit due |
| officer. There are people who make this decision | | | | to the amount of physical strain that comes with |
| very early in life while for others, the realization | | | | the job. All applicants are therefore required to |
| comes later on. It does not matter however, | | | | undergo a chain of physical fitness tests before |
| when this realization sets in, so long as one is | | | | they can be declared successful. It would be |
| dedicated to law enforcement and public service. | | | | advisable therefore, to engage in sports in order |
| Generally, there are several steps on how to | | | | to keep fit. |
| become a policeman and fulfill that calling to public | | | | Policemen are supposed to be protectors of the |
| service. | | | | law and exemplary citizens who have the |
| Education is a key requirement for one to | | | | country's interest at heart. Violations of the law |
| become a police officer. Police departments | | | | reflect poorly on the applicant, especially those to |
| typically require one to have a minimum of high | | | | do with drugs. Convicted felons do not stand a |
| school education in order to qualify. Although not a | | | | chance therefore those aspiring to be police |
| requirement, it is important for an aspiring police | | | | officers should endeavor to act responsibly |
| officer to also get an associate's degree or a | | | | always. |
| Bachelor's degree. It is especially advisable to enroll | | | | |