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home >> blog articles > 7 top reasons to be a police officer (Ultimate guide)   By Brian Humenuk  MS|CJA  COPJOT Published on September 4, 2023 Updated on October 21, 2024 ⏱️ 4-minute read   Becoming a Police Officer is not for everybody. Like any other job, it takes a person that has an interest in law enforcement and the criminal justice field in general. And law enforcement is one of those fields that is unique in the fact that, like being a professional athlete or an airline pilot, it requires you to work hard and be dedicated. Like those two professions I mentioned you will...

home >> blog articles > tips for new police officers preparing for a successful career     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! Getting hired into law enforcement can be compared to employment in other professions but ones that you may not even think of. and... Being from Boston I like to compare new police officers to that of new...

home >> blog articles > chain of command: it's the silent force behind effective policing     By: Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Published on October 13, 2024 ⏱️ 4 min read or less   As a veteran police officer when I have time to catch a few law enforcement TV shows like Blue Bloods, The Rookie, and Chicago's Finest I keep a close eye on how these shows portray the chain of command as well as the paramilitary like organizational structure. and... I can say in the affirmative that most shows do it really well!  But in real life when things on the streets start...

home > blog articles > how much does a cop make an hour By Brian Humenuk, MS, COPJOT   Published on November 13, 2022 Updated on October 12, 2024 4 minute read   Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs and State Troopers provide a necessary public function that only few compared to the total US population sign up for. They work a dangerous job that requires them to train physically, have a clear understanding about the laws they enforce and be experts in the equipment they carry. Peace Officers, as they are often called, show up to work to provide a service that many would never want...

home >> blog articles > police 10 codes explained By Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT   Updated on October 12, 2024 3.5 minute read     In the difficulty but interesting world of law enforcement communication, efficiency and clarity are paramount. Amidst the urgency of emergency situations and the need for swift coordination, police officers rely on a system of shorthand codes to convey critical information quickly and effectively. One such system, known as "10 codes," has become synonymous with police radio communication worldwide. These codes, originally developed for use by law enforcement agencies in the United States, have evolved into a standardized method of...