Paul D. Bagley - The Everything Guide To Careers In Law Enforcement: A Complete Handbook to an Exciting And Rewarding Life of Service

Dear Reader,

Modern law enforcement in the United States has become complex and extremely diverse. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of the variety of functions and applications of the various criminal justice agencies at ever y level of government is no eas y accomplishment. Even skilled officer s within law enforcement often remain oblivious to the responsibilities and wide array of enforcement agencies that exist and interact in order to accomplish the overall mission. Grasping some of the more subtle concepts, and understanding the vocabulary employed in this book, will go a long way toward helping potential applicant s succeed in modern law enforcement.

Within these pages, much of the mystique and confusion surrounding the mechanics behind the many elements of the law enforcement community will be explained. Those de siring to enter this world as officers or agent s will find answer s for many of the common questions that applicants have. A career in law enforcement has many potential rewards. Exercising a positive personal ethos, superior employee qualities, caution, compassion, and common sense from the outset are the characteristics that will ensure a great law enforcement career.

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A complete handbook to an exciting and rewarding life of service

Paul D. Bagley

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