A Better, Safer Police Force.

Can higher education help produce a better prepared, more skilled, police force? Research suggests it may. By pushing our best and brightest to pursue a college degree, we equip them with the skills to handle the challenges of modern policing.

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Become a Police Officer

Find out how to begin your career in law enforcement.

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Earn a Degree

Earn a degree in criminal justice from an accredited college.

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Find a Law Enforcement Job

Job listings from local, state, & federal law enforcement agencies.

Find the best degree program for your needs.

When choosing a college program, one of the first steps you should take is to evaluate the quality of available programs. Factors such as academic strength, affordablility, class size, graduation rates, financial aid, and post-graduate success are just a few of the criteria you should weigh before taking the next step.

PoliceOfficer.org makes this easy with comprehensive, deeply researched guides and rankings that help propsective students make a sound decision.

Criminal Justice Degrees

Certificate programs are a great choice for students who want to enter the field of nursing in a relatively fast and cost-effective way.

Computer and Forensic Science

Certificate programs are a great choice for students who want to enter the field of nursing in a relatively fast and cost-effective way.

Legal Studies & Psychology

Certificate programs are a great choice for students who want to enter the field of nursing in a relatively fast and cost-effective way.

Make a difference in the lives of others.

Crime Scene Investigator

A crime scene investigator (CSI) is a professional who is trained to investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence.

Police Officer

A police officer is a sworn law enforcement agent who is responsible for the enforcement of laws, the investigation of crime, and the protection of life and property.

State Trooper

A state trooper is a law enforcement officer who is responsible for enforcing traffic and criminal laws on state and federal roadways, highways, and freeways.