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Personal Statement: A Career In Police Work

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Police work is a profession or career field that is not meant for everyone. There are many benefits and downfalls of police work. Some look at it as just a job, I look at it as a way of life. In this essay I will explain my background in police work and explore the enjoyable aspects and the not so desirable aspects of choosing law enforcement as a career.

I have been involved in police work since I was born. My father spent 30 years in law enforcement until his retirement in 2012. I have always shown interest in law enforcement, since I was a little kid. My dad would instruct classes at the junior college when I was growing up and I would be his assistant. I eventually started a law enforcement explorer post with my dad’s department. Law enforcement explorers are boy scouts for kids interested in law enforcement. I enlisted into the Army as a Military Policeman at the age of 17. At the completion of my contract in the military, I joined the Clarksville Police Department and completed the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in October 2008. Since my graduation from the academy, I have …show more content…

My favorite aspect is taking the repeat violent offenders off the street and putting them in jail. When I take one of those offenders off the street, I feel I make the community a better place to live and work in. Another enjoyable aspect is the camaraderie or family feel you get in this profession. It makes my job a lot easier knowing that I am going to work with brothers and sisters I consider family. I also really enjoy the adrenaline rush you get when you are involved in a high risk situation. Even though there is a certain amount of danger that goes with these high risk situations, I still consider it fun. Last, but not least, I also like helping others when they are in a time of need. There is no more gratifying feeling I get then when someone thanks me for being there for them in their time of

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