What qualifications do I need to become a succesful police officer?
Getting a college degree is one of the best things that you can do if you want to become a police officer. Some police departments require candidates to have college, and some do not. Many of the departments that don’t require candidates to have college, prefer them to. Some departments pay their officers more if they have a college degree. Having a college degree can help you get promoted after becoming a police officer. Choosing psychology as a major is a good idea. There are many majors that are good for police officers. Accounting, communications, computer science, forensic science, and a foreign language are some examples of majors that are good for police officers.