Since September 11, 2001, education for law enforcement personnel has taken on a much more important role. Today, continuing one’s education is a requirement to survive, be promoted and, more and more, a prerequisite to becoming a law enforcement officer.
OK, you’ve been in law enforcement for several years and you’re thinking about increasing your promotion potential. There are a host of things that will help, including academic preparation, training, experience, physical agility, practical intelligence and emotional maturity.