Police Officer

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For my graduation project, I chose the career option of being a police officer. Since I was a child I have always wanted to be a police officer when I grow up. My neighbors and I always use to play cops and robbers growing up, and I would always want to be the cop. I would also and still always watch the show “Cops”. I like the show because it is very interesting and I could see myself pursuing that career. That is where it all started.
Being a police officer means that you are willing to sacrifice your life for the well-being of others. Police officers are responsible for enforcing and abiding by the laws of the United States.
A basic level police officer job is usually driving around on patrol looking for any sort of crime or illegal activity that is going on. A police officer’s day is usually not as dangerous and exciting as shown on tv or movies. Most officers spend their time patrolling neighborhoods or on traffic duty. They are required to patrol areas on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, or in a police car. This helps them complete their tasks for the day. Police officers need to become familiar with the area they are assigned and know any existing conflicts. Officers always need to be prepared to get a call for service at any point in the day. Police officers experience many different types of situations such as injuries, public disturbance, or a serious crime. Basic occurrences they are called to include assaults, domestic disputes, robberies, car accidents, fires, and noisy parties. When arriving at these scenes officers need to take control of the situation properly and immediately. Police officers are not always on the job alone. If there is any situations containing an injury the officers notify first aid to help the inju...

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...because that is a big bonus. I also know a lot about being a Police Officer because I have a couple of Officers in my family and i talk to them about how they got started and what it is like to be out every day protecting peoples lives and so on, and I also know a lot of information because i have watched the show Cops a lot growing up and they have some good information on what it is like to be a Police Officer. After High School I plan on attending at Northampton Community College for two years to study a degree in Criminal Law to get started on my future on becoming a Police Officer at whatever town or city i can get accepted to. I think I have a pretty good shot at making as a Police Officer because I am willing to work hard everyday to give myself an advantage over all the other trainees at the Police Academy. Thank you for taking the time to read my essay.

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