You want to be a Police Officer, Court Officer, or Special Constable, but you're not sure what to take in school. Something that would assist you not just during your career in Law Enforcement, but ultimately what will help you get your foot in the door and increase your chances of being hired. Something that would impress recruiters and help push you through the process.

There's certainly plenty to choose from Police Foundations, Justice Studies, Forensic Sciences, and many other courses related to Law Enforcement and Policing, and the Criminal Justice System.

As stated in previous videos, postsecondary education isn't a requirement, however, I don't know anyone who has been hired with a highschool diploma, who also hasn't done anything to better themselves before applying. Taking the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge through additional schooling or opportunities at work.

I didn't attend College or University, I completed a four year carpentry apprenticeship which showed recruiters that I could stick to something with an end goal.

Some might not like what I have to say in this video, but that doesn't change the fact that the scenario I mentioned has happened to thousands of individuals who had their hearts set on a career in Law Enforcement, yet were not successful.

The training and experience you receive from other professions could be extremely useful in your career in law enforcement. I've worked with individuals who came from the banking and financial sector who ultimately ended up investigating frauds. Their investigative skills were enhanced by their knowledge of the field.

According to a recent stat, the average person will change carers 57 times during their working life. If Policing is your second, or even third career, I'd love to know what you think.

The thumbnail is a screenshot from a video of a training event at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario.

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