[Typo]

The time had come for me to kind of start narrowing down intended careersand I've been doing alot of thinking on careers I would like to have. I've only ever seriously considered three and I feel really stupid for even considering the third. I've always secretly wanted to work in law enforcement..nobody knows but ever since I was a little girl I've wanted to be a police officer..fight crime..protect people. But I just don't know..I feel guily hiding this from my family and friends but I just feel like I'm being a silly little girl. That I couldn't do it or that people would laugh at me. I've started looking up infromation and I got a number to the recruting office for the state police department..I'm thinking about calling and getting more information. I need a springboard for this and I was wondering what other people thought. I would still go to college and get a degree..one related to law enforcement and then probably one in journalism so I could still work in publishing. I was just wanting feedback..

[Rapunzel]

Women can be police officers. In fact, I would expect there is a lot of demand for female officers. What type of police work are you most interested in, or have you decided yet?

[Typo]

Right now I would like to just be a state officer..maybe move up into detective work in the future.

That's cool. A female cop lives in my apartment complex right down the hall. She keeps herself in top shape. I always get nervous, but she is real nice.. LOL

You can be anything you want to be!

[Perna]

Here's what you have to be able to do for Arkansas State Police:

http://www.asp.state.ar.us/divisions...procedures.pdf

I'd do a lot of physical workout stuff as that's the first test you have to pass.

[DePressMe]

I suggest doing what you think will make you happy. Besides, if you go to college, you can always change your mind later. You are not locked into a career for the rest of your life.

Deciding what to major in is important. I got a degree in psychology because it was a general degree that helped me understand people and was interesting. It opened a lot of doors for me because most jobs require you to understand and/or work with people. You might consider a general degree, like psychology, that would help you become an officer or something else. Keep your options open.

I am glad you are thinking about being a police officer--it shows how altruistic you are...I say go for it! Pursue your dream!

[splitimage]

I think wanting to become a police officer is a great goal. I have a lot of respect for the police. Follow your dreams.

--splitimage

[Lenny]

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Don't think...do. Information is power,,,gather as much as you can...Call the state police and ask for the public relations officer...Speak to Him/Her and tell them just what you shared here...

They will direct you to the resources you need..

A wonderfull dream you have...we need great people in law enforcement...

Lenny

[Doh2007]

Go for it! Follow your dreams.

[BalishBun]

Hey if law enforcement is something you are looking into, go for it. I always thought about doing it, but I just cannot get past the part of getting killed in the line of duty. Sure it is a risk that many take, but the important thing is that you will put your life on the line for so many other people. I think it is a great career. My father used to be a police officer, then he turned into a post man lol

[Typo]

Thank you all so much for your feedback. I know this is something I really want to do and I have three years to get into shape..(thanks Perna for the link!) I also have time to really think it over because you can't apply unitl your 21 in Arkansas. I'm going to call in a second and I'll keep you guys updated on what I find out!!
Hugs for you all
Silver