Residents identified as having a history of potentially abusive behavior upon admission, or found to be abusive while residing at this facility, will have this history documented in both nursing and/or social service histories of the medical chart.
Education Information for Police Officers. Specific education guidelines for police are set by individual agencies following state or federal laws. City, county and state police officers are often only required to have a high school diploma or pass all General Educational Development (GED) examinations. Departments prefer applicants with some college experience, while law enforcement professionals employed by the federal government often have bachelor's degrees.
To become a police officer, candidates must first ensure they meet the minimum requirements set forth by the department or agency theyâre interested in serving. Although these requirements differ from one police department to the next, typical requirements include: 1  Being a U.S. citizen. 2  Being a resident of the state in which the department is located.  Being at least 21 years old (or 21 by the time of Academy graduation)