Hello ttran97 and hello fellow CPFers,
I too want to become a Law Enforcement Officer, but there are so many other branches of law enforcement, that i don't know which one to start with.
The three that i know i am interested in are SDPD (San DIego), California Highway Patrol, or Sheriff Deputy. I was leaning towards becoming a Sheriff Deputy in the San Diego or LA area because i have a friend with some info about correctional deputy Sheriffs that work in the prisons. (Great excuse to use my Tigerlight FBOP) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)
ttran, if you want to get some basic information and a feel of what it is like to be a cop, why don't you go to one of your local police stations and sign up for a "ride-along" program, i'm sure every station has one. You basically ride with a cop (in the front seat) for their entire (8 hour) shift. I haven't done it yet, but i plan on signing up during my summer vacation.
Like you, i have an interest in Law Enforcement. It seems like a job that would keep you on your toes...i like that. I had planned on graduating college first before entering law enforcement, but i'm having a hard time with my studies right now, and I feel like i need a change of pace. I think a job in Law Enforcement is it.
I know that there are at least a dozen LEOs on this board....help us out. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif