Question # 5

  Law Enforcement programs vary depending on what specific career you are interested in pursuing. Typically, the more education you have, the greater your chance of moving up the ranks in the career of Law Enforcement. For many Law Enforcement positions, a high school diploma or GED and completion of a training program are all that is required (" www.ccu.edu"). Law Enforcement officers should have good verbal and written communication skills. Police officers need to be able to communicate effectively with people in a variety of situations. Officers are required to write detailed reports of the incidents and the investigations in which they are involved in. Law Enforcement officers should also have good computer skills. With rapid advances in technology, police officers should be comfortable using a computer and any technology that support them in their job. Psychology and sociology are two important sciences that will help Law Enforcement officers better understand both individual and group behavior (" LawEnforcementCareersTips.com").