2) âOutstandingâ is a chimera. You canât bottle lightning and you canât show someone how to be outstanding. The only thing, in my experience, which offers any kind of cast iron guarantee of progress, is a thorough knowledge of, and an excellent relationship with, your class.
How much do cops get paid? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cop makes about $60,270 per year, or roughly $28.97 per hour. In comparison, the median American salary is about $43,000 per year. The average copâs salary will vary greatly depending on their location in the country.
However, once a police officer is hired, there is generally very little turnover. The BLS reported that police and detective jobs would grow 4% from 2014-2024, which was slower than average. Police and sheriff's patrol officers made a median salary of $58,320 in May 2015.