Police Cadet / Recruit

You're in the police academy getting screamed at, doing push-ups in the rain, and learning more about constitutional law than you ever expected. It's boot camp meets law school meets the worst gym class of your life. You'll study use-of-force law, practice defensive tactics, fire hundreds of rounds at the range, and get pepper-sprayed so you know what it feels like. If you survive the academy, you'll ride with a field training officer who'll critique everything you do for months.

Learn the skills

Courses and certifications to get you job-ready

What you'll actually do

• 01Get screamed at during physical training and pretend it's motivating
• 02Study criminal law, constitutional law, and use-of-force statutes until your eyes cross
• 03Practice defensive tactics and arrest procedures on classmates who don't go easy
• 04Fire hundreds of rounds at the range and qualify with your duty weapon
• 05Get pepper-sprayed during OC training and navigate an obstacle course while crying
• 06Practice report writing because apparently 60% of this job is paperwork
• 07Question your life choices at 5 AM during a timed run, then remember why you're here