What is the difference between a university police officer and an officer or deputy sheriff in my hometown?
There are more similarities than differences. University police officers must undergo a stringent screening process before they are employed. In many cases, our screening process is more stringent than those found with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Once employed, a university police officer must attend a regional police academy where he or she trains along with law enforcement officers from municipal police departments, county sheriffs’ departments, the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and other local or state law enforcement agencies. Once a university police officer has successfully completed the academy, the Mississippi Board of Police Standards and Training certifies him or her as a law enforcement officer. This board oversees law enforcement certification for all law enforcement officers in the state of Mississippi. However, there are some noticeable differences. In addition to academy training, a newly employed university police officer must complete
There are more similarities than differences. University police officers must undergo a stringent screening process before they are employed. In many cases, our screening process is more stringent than those found with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. A university police officer must attend a regional police academy where he or she trains along with law enforcement officers from municipal police departments, county sheriffs’ departments and other local or state law enforcement agencies. Once a university police officer has successfully completed the academy, the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) will license him or her as a law enforcement officer. This board oversees law enforcement licensing for all law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. However, there are some noticeable differences. In addition to academy training, a newly employed university police officer must complete an extensive field training program. This program integr
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