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Law enforcement officers work to protect the public and prevent the commission of crime. Law enforcement officers include police officers, detectives, sheriffs, state troopers, and federal agents such as FBI, Homeland Security, and Drug Enforcement Agency specialists. They are typically employed by the federal, state, or local government. Educational background for law enforcement workers varies depending on position, and most receive extensive on-the-job training once hired. Employment in the field of law enforcement is expected to increase by 11 percent by 2016.
*Law enforcement agencies may require additional training.
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how much traing does a cop need
Submitted on: April 12, 2012

In the U.S., the training requirements for a police officer vary by agency and department. Some police departments require a four-year college degree, while others are willing to train candidates with only a high school diploma. Almost all law enforcement agencies have their own rigorous system of training new hires, which tests not only physical but mental qualifications for the job.

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What is the punishment for assault on a police officer?
Submitted on: April 4, 2012

Assault and Battery on a Police Officer is a felony crime in most states. Assault in general is a threat of violence and can either be verbal or non-verbal. Battery is the actual act of striking. Sentencing can vary from 1 to 10 years in prison depending on what state you live in.

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I want to study, but I am a foreign student currently in the Gambia, West Africa.
Submitted on: March 29, 2012

These online law enforcement schools allow students to earn a law enforcement degree or certificate without having to set foot on campus. If you find a program you are interested in, contact the program to see whether residency in a particular country is required to enroll and graduate. While you may be able to apply your law enforcement degree toward getting a job in the Gambia, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. require their officers to be U.S. citizens.

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What would the work environment be like?
Submitted on: March 29, 2012

According to Psych Central, the work environment for law enforcement officers is generally very stressful. Law enforcement agencies operate around the clock and on holidays, and the work often involves confrontational or otherwise stressful encounters with members of the public. Physical danger is also a possibility in many law enforcement situations. Though police officers, like soldiers, often form tight bonds, the work environment in this job sector is certainly not for everyone.

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Do these programs offer internship opportunities?
Submitted on: March 27, 2012

Here is a our list of accredited schools that offer law enforcement degrees. Before you make a commitment to any school you should contact them to ask what they offer for internship opportunities. It will definitely depend on the university. Many schools do have counselors and other individuals dedicated to this. Good luck.

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