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Police Officer 2 Abstract A police officer is sometimes resented, disliked, and disrespected, but is essential to a normal functioning society. It takes a strong person with high values, good morals and tremendous dedication to be a good police officer. Police Officer 3 Becoming a Police Officer Police officers are a rare breed. Whether they crave adventure, excitement, or just want to pursue justice, police officers work hard every day to fight crime. They work even harder to become police officers. Almost every officer I have talked with feels a burning desire to make a difference in people’s lives even at the risk of harm or death to themselves. Jacklean Davis tells why she became a police officer: “I was raped at age ten and the rapist was never caught. At age 17, I dated a police officer, and it was then I decided to become one. I was deathly afraid of guns, but I practiced at the local range until I got accustomed to them.” In 1987, Davis became the city of New Orleans’ first African American female homicide detective. There are many prerequisites for becoming a police officer: United States citizenship; minimum age of 21 years; high school diploma or its equivalent; and no felony convictions. Some characteristics that are important for anyone considering becoming a police officer include honesty, wanting to help others, being in good physical condition, having the ability to remain calm and collected, as well as having tolerance and not being biased.
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