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Good day! My name is Brad and I'm a student at a middle school in
Michigan. We have been researching careers in my class. I would like
to be a police officer or something to do with law. Could you answer
the following questions? What classes do you think I should take in
high school? What type of activates do you suggest I get involved in
while I ‘m in high school? Look forward to you're response. You can
email Me at lvolz@casscity.k12.mi.us Thank you for your time
Brad:
Sure! Being in Law Enforcement is one of the most fullfilling jobs you can do.
I'd advise taking all the English, Writing, and typing/computer classes you can get. Cops do far more writing than anything else. I've used probably 500 pens in my career, and only pulled my duty weapon in anger three times.
Other classes you should take are Gym, PE, cops do alot of physical labor/activity.
Get involved in public speaking, journalism, and student goverment, all of those things will help you talk to people, write a story (most police reports are a simple story, written so anyone can read it), and learn how politics work. Cops aren't very political, but the politicians make the laws, therefore, it will help you if you understand how that's done.
Good luck!~
Jason
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| Comment | Thank you for your time and advice.He is very good kid,but since he is 21 he thinks he is a bog man and any my advice make him nervous.I will forward this to him.Have a nice evening! | ||
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Jason Grabill
Expertise
General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions
Experience
18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
Organizations
Police Marksman Association
Fraternal Order of Police
Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified.
CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.
Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).
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