Expert: PaulKoinig - 5/28/2008

Question
hello, i am a teenage girl that is 15 goin on 16.Ever since i saw those cop shows i have always loved the S.W.A.T.Im not gonna write all my questions beacuse it would take the whole page.jeje
...1.What do u need to join?
2.what is the training?.how long?
3.what experiencedo u need?
4.what age is it possible to start?
5.what collge degrees do uneed?if any?
6.what positions are there?
7.what do i need to qualify?
8.at what stage would you start if u were new?
9.how long does it take before u get to act?{start arresting people,or doing the house checks for drugs.etc.
well if would be awesome if u could answer all my questions.IM REALLY INTERESTED IN  THIS CAREEER,AND IM LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL YOUR ANSWERS>TANX

Answer
Greetings, in todays law enforcement community one must possess a college degree and get hired by an accredited agency. Once you have accomplished this learn how to be a good street cop. Now as for the SWAT stuff you have to be able to handle muliple handguns and rifles. Get started at a rifle range soon. Do not be afraid of a weapon that may save your life. Find an agency that has a decent SWAT program and wait your turn. Its tough getting into this brotherhood.

Good Luck
Paul