Law enforcement/ Policing/ Criminal Jusice

Hi,

I’m currently a second semester freshmen in college and I’ve always wanted to be in law enforcement BUT I basically would rather do anything other than patrol/ being a police officer.

Lately I have started to consider it, not simply bc that’s what I want to do but if I were to go ahead and go to the academy, it could benefit me. It could help pay for school, get me started in what I want to do later (3 years experience requirement to apply for higher ranks or agencies) and because a lot of p.d’s are looking for hires.

If I am not able to obtain any internships or jobs that pay well by the end of my sophomore year I think this may be my move. I honestly don’t have my head in the whole patrol thing but maybe I am looking at it the wrong way.

If any of you could give me some advice, or information about the experience and/or process, that would be great! Thanks!

-K