How many years of school does it take to become a cop?

Question

How many years of school does it take to become a cop?

Answer 1

Depends on the state.  Mn requires a 2 year degree in a law enforcement field or a 4 year degree in anything before you can take the licensing exam.

Many MN agencies are only hiring officers with 4 year degrees.

Answer 2

Depending on what agency you plain to go into. To become a Patrol officer about eight months of rookie school or B.L.E.T. Basic Law Enforcement Training. You must have a High School Deploy- or a GED, must be 21 by the end of  B.L.E.T., and you cannot have ever been charged with a Felony. Then you must have an Agency to sign a wavier form or sponsership form that they have conducted a back ground check on you.  

Answer 3

Depends, it is different for each state and town. Usually either military experience or a couple years of college is usually good enough. Some local cops only have to have a high school diploma.  

Answer 4

High School Diploma or GED will do it but college credits make stand out more.

Answer 5

You have to be 21 years old to be a cop so the answer would be 21 years.

Answer 6

Some police departments only require their officers to have a high school diploma or GED. However, more and more departments are requiring some college. The more college you have, the better. If you have college, you can be more selective about what departments you apply for. If you have college, it will benefit you when trying to get a promotion. To find out what a department's educational requirements are, visit their website. If you can not find the information you are looking for, simply call the department and ask. Qualified police officer candidates are in demand in many areas. Check out http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com for excellent information about how to become a law enforcement officer.