BY TATYANA

CRIMIAL JUSTICE

COPS

COPS
cops have been the main reason basically everyone in the world is safe. Although people might think that they are bad they have helped in more ways then known.

FUN FACTS

• Although many people think that all cops do is eat donuts that's not true.
• Most police work on foot or ride in cars. Some, however, ride horses, bikes, or motorcycles. ts .
• Most police and detectives work at least 40 hours a week.

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Meet the basic requirements. You must also be at least 21 years of age, have a driver's license, and be a legal resident of the United States in order to become a police officer.

Be an upstanding citizen. Police officers are expected to act as role models in their communities, and it's never too early to start embodying the values you will be tasked with enforcing. Avoid using illegal drugs, drinking alcohol to excess, and committing crimes, no matter how small. All of these behaviors can make it tougher to get a job as a police officer when it comes time to apply.
Having a felony conviction as an adult, a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction, or a conviction for a crime related in any way to race (a hate crime) disqualifies you from being able to pursue a career as a police officer.
Juvenile convictions can't legally be held against you, since the record is sealed when you reach 18, but getting tangled up in crimes as a teenager is not good preparation for becoming a police officer. Having a good reputation in your community will be important when you apply for jobs.

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• Have a strong work ethic
• Start building good credit
• Get physically fit
• Know what the job entails.
• Graduate from high school.