Best way to become a S.W.A.T membe?

Question

I live in Costa Mesa California, I'd like to become a police officer here or somewhere close then become a S.W.A.T member for where ever I can, maybe LAPD. I was planning on majoring in Sociology becuase the CC school I am attendting doesnt offer criminal justice and I was told Sociology was just as good. After two years there then transfering to a State school I was planning on going in to the Marines for 4 years or so. So whats the best way? Should I finish school then try out for the academy I'm already in shape for the academy and could pass it very easily. Bu I thought the military experience might help me and make me look more appealing. Let me know

Answer 1

You nailed it.  A four year degree and military experience will definately help you.  Keep on that track and you'll be a great candidate.

Answer 2

You will be appealing. Major on....  people.

Answer 3

You need to go to cop school, then when your finished with that, you could apply.

Answer 4

military experiance is a plus no matter where you go in life...mainly becuase the military advances you very quickly into whatever it is you are doing.

BUT, there are other ways to do it.

You can't just get right on swat, you need to be in the department for awhile and (i'm not familiar with lapd but here you have to) pass the appropriate tests competitively to get onto tactical stuff.

Answer 5

Go to cop school..