I am going to become a police officer after I get out of high school and would like to know if I need to go to college.
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you need HS diploma
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It depends on the department. Some police departments only require applicants to have a high school diploma or ged. Some police departments require applicants to have a certain amount of college credits (30 or 60 for example) or a 2 year degree. Some police departments require applicants to have a 4 year degree. Check with the police departments that you are interested in working for. If you want to become a police officer, you should get a 4 year degree. Many of the departments that don't require applicants to have a degree prefer them to. Having a degree can help you get hired. Some departments pay their officers more if they have a degree. Having a degree can also help you get promoted during your career. Best of luck!
