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Military Training

Job training consists of classroom instruction. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes:

  • Civil and military laws
  • Investigation and evidence collection procedures and techniques
  • Prisoner control and discipline
  • Use of firearms and hand-to-hand defense techniques
  • Traffic and crowd control procedures

General Qualifications

Civil service regulations govern the appointment of police and detectives in most states, large municipalities and special police agencies, as well as in many smaller jurisdictions. Candidates mus...

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