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home >> blog articles > police academy self-sponsoring benefits and how to guide     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on October 15, 2024 ⏱️ 4 minute read or less     As a new police officer, you are stepping into a role where everyone is watching you, from the hiring process to the police academy, and through field training. All eyes are on you! Many dream of becoming police officers, but the badge quest can sometimes be long and challenging.  Luckily you have COPJOT.com with over 100 published articles, like this one, that provides help to people seeking a career as a law...

 home > blog articles > when can I file a missing persons report? (the 24 hr myth)     By Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on January 4, 2024 ⏱️ 3 minute read     One of the more important entries that is written into a COPJOT Police Notebook is that of a person who has gone missing. Besides, possibly a homicide investigation, a missing persons case will be an in-depth investigation that your Police Notepad will be filled up with useful information and that information will develop leads to the case. When it comes to a missing person one of the #1 questions law enforcement gets is...

home > blog articles > jobs with associate degree in criminal justice       By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA  COPJOT Published on October 20, 2023 Updated on October  ⏱️ 4 minute read or less   The criminal justice industry is competitive, especially regarding full-time jobs that pay well and have great benefits. While a bachelor's or master's degree is the standard route for many, not everyone has the time or resources to commit to a four-year program. and... Some good advice that was given to me was don't commit to a higher college degree without getting into the field and knowing that it truly is for...

home > blog articles > the american cop [duties, responsibilities, and job description]     By Brian Humenuk  MS|CJA   COPJOT Updated on December 2, 2023 ⏱️ 4.5-minute read or less   A police officer’s job is complex, but it hasn’t always been that way. As our population has grown and communities have evolved the role of a police officer has changed….. but with that change comes the need for education, endless training, and of course controversy. The balance of being an enforcer and community partner is one of the more difficult aspects of the job. To be active or reactive. To enforce or give a break....

home > blog articles > minimum and maximum age to become a Police Officer     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on 10/20/2023 Updated on 7/30/2024 4 minute read     Minimum and Maximum Police Officer age requirements Becoming a police officer is a courageous decision and a challenging career path that attracts individuals from all walks of life. However, one of the fundamental criteria for pursuing a career in law enforcement is meeting certain age requirements. These requirements exist to ensure that candidates possess the necessary maturity, physical fitness, and life experience to effectively serve and protect their communities. They also...