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home >> blog articles > here's how police are benefiting from advanced college degrees     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on August 9, 2024 ⏱️  3 minute read       The minimum qualifications to become a police officer are not boiler plate standards from agency to agency or from state to state. They range from a high school diploma or GED to 60 college credits. Some larger Law Enforcement agencies nationwide like Boston PD, San Francisco PD, Chicago PD and Pheonix PD all require 60 college credits or semester hours. While some police departments maintain strict requirements for college credits or degrees...

home >> blog articles > here's how cops can maintain a healthy work and family life     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on July 7, 2024 4 minute read     Balancing work and family life is a challenge faced by many professionals, but it is particularly pronounced for law enforcement officers. The demanding nature of their job, with irregular hours, high-stress situations, and the need for constant vigilance, can create significant strain on personal relationships and family life. Achieving a healthy balance between work and family is essential not only for the well-being of the officers but also for their families...

home >> blog articles > best socks for police officers seeking comfort and protection     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on July 17, 2024 ⏱️  3 minute read     I've had times in my police career where I made a solid effort in buying quality socks knowing they would take care of my feet. and.. I can remember knowing full well that I was beating my feet up working police details and double patrol shifts but I would opt for buying the least expensive choice in socks that I could find. I tend to think that as I have aged there are...

home >> blog articles > the benefits of language translation devices for police officers     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on July 25, 2024 ⏱️  3 minute read     In today’s increasingly diverse society, law enforcement officers frequently encounter individuals who speak various languages. Effective communication is can be critical for ensuring officer safety, resolving conflicts, gathering evidence and building trust within communities. The HASLED Instant Language Translation Device that works with or without WIFI is a great addition to an officer’s patrol duty bag and can be an invaluable tool. RELATED: Be sure to read my article where I breakdown the best duty...

home >> blog articles > mastering resiliency: long-lasting strategies for police officers     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on July 23, 2024 ⏱️  2.5 minute read       In the challenging and often unpredictable world that law enforcement officers operate in, resilience is not just a useful trait—it's a necessity. You won’t find resilience on any list of qualifications needed to be a police officer. Resilience is also absent any conversations that may take place in oral board interviews. However, resilience starts to poke its head out about halfway through the police academy letting recruits know that there’s something a bit...