A Career For A Career In Law Enforcement

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Now that I am in college I'm always asked “What is your major?” I always reply with a smile saying “Criminal Justice” I usually get a snare look and then they walk away. I am proud of the major I chose and now I wouldn't change it for the world. I'm proud to have both parents in law enforcement and also many friends in such a rewarding interesting career.
Today, I still do not know what agency I would want to work with but, all I know is that I will never change my decision of becoming a law enforcement officer. I know I would love to do something federal like my parents have pushed me to do because they want me to go farther than they did. I hope to work as a U.S. Marshall, a Drug Enforcement Agent, or something to better kids who have gotten into trouble. My experiences in Law Enforcement from a young age has easily made me decide my career path. I feel I can easily make a difference in someone’s life and have always wanted to be that role model for young kids especially young girls who also want to pursue a career that is male dominated like Law Enforcement. When thinking about the different Law Enforcement agencies I wanted to pursue I thought.
“How can I make a difference and turn someone’s life around?” …show more content…

I decided to research the most common psychological issues of police officers and I also asked if being a police officer increases the chances of depression, suicide, alcohol abuse, and marital problems. I have discovered that being in law enforcement can cause many of those psychological issues. The main reasons for these psychological effects are from traumatic events. Depending on where the officer works there can be more psychological issues than in other places. For example officers in big cities as Detroit have many more risks and much more violence than in communities that are more

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