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home >> blog articles > the vital skills and qualities every good police officer needs     By: Brian Humenuk   ✍️   COPJOT Published on 1/20/2025 ⏱️ 4-minute read       Introduction When considering the top traits of a police officer, terms like fearless, heroic, and courageous often come to mind. But are those the traits that all police officers possess or need to possess to fulfill their difficult jobs? and… Are these great characteristics and qualities part of their makeup before they become law enforcement officers or are they molded that way while at the police academy? Police officers, deputy sheriffs,...

home > blog articles > peace officer vs police officer (the differences explained)   By: Brian Humenuk    MS|CJA    COPJOT   Published on August 1, 2023 Updated on January 20, 2025 ⏱️ 4-minute read .   Hearing or seeing the term Peace Officer in 2025 instead of Police Officer can be confusing because society is very used to hearing the term Police. Peace Officer is an old term from the West where there were Peacemakers in old Western towns and counties. This evolved into deputy sheriffs, constables, and marshals. Police Officer or Law Enforcement Officer is a modern term that is intertwined with all of the...

home >> blog articles >  17 useful police officer gifts (reviewed and ranked) By Brian Humenuk  ✍️  COPJOT   Updated on 1/20/2025 ⏱️ 4.5-minute read or less     KEY POINTS: The big picture in seconds 🔑  Police officers appreciate gifts that are useful, thoughtful, and personal — from duty gear to items that help them relax off the job. 🔑  Personalized gifts stand out — custom notebooks, engraved pens, and thin blue line items carry special meaning. 🔑  Occasions matter — promotions, graduations, Christmas, and birthdays are all perfect opportunities to show appreciation. 🔑  The best gift idea for cops is the...

home >> blog articles > how to become a police officer without a college degree   By: Brian Humenuk   ✍️   COPJOT Published on 1/20/2025 🕒 4-minute read   KEY POINTS: The big picture in seconds 🔑  You don’t need a college degree to become a police officer — many departments hire based on skills, character, and experience. 🔑  Meeting all other job qualifications is critical — clean background, physical fitness, age, citizenship, and driving record often carry more weight than formal education. 🔑  Work experience can set you apart — military service, security, and even customer service roles build transferable skills like...

home >> blog articles > sheriff vs Police; is there really a difference?     By Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA    COPJOT 3-minute read or less     In the United States, the complicated understanding of law enforcement jurisdiction creates a complex and sometimes puzzling landscape. Unless you work in law enforcement or the criminal justice field, understanding who has the authority to enforce laws in a given area can be challenging, as the country's law enforcement structure involves various agencies, each operating within specific jurisdictions. In the complex land of law enforcement, the terms "police" and "sheriff" often surface, causing confusion among the public regarding...