For my graduation project, I chose the career option of being a police officer. Ever since I was a child I always wanted to be a policeman when I grew up. My neighbors and I always played cops and robbers growing up, and I always wanted to be the cop. I would also watch and always will continue to watch the show "Cops". I like the show because it's very interesting and I could see myself pursuing that career. That's where it all started. Being a police officer means being willing to sacrifice your life for the well-being of others. Police officers are responsible for enforcing and enforcing the laws of the United States. An entry-level police officer job is usually to go around on patrol looking for any type of crime or illegal activity going on. A police officer's day is usually not as dangerous and exciting as it is shown on TV or in movies. Most officers spend their time patrolling neighborhoods or serving traffic. They are required to patrol areas on foot, motorbike, bicycle or in a police car. This helps them complete their tasks for the day. Police officers must become familiar with their assigned area and be aware of any existing conflicts. Officers must always be ready to receive a call for service at any time of the day. Police officers experience many different types of situations such as injury, public disorder, or a serious crime. They are called to include basic events assaults, domestic disputes, robberies, car accidents, fires and loud parties. When arriving at these scenes, officers must take control of the situation appropriately and immediately. Police officers don't always work alone. If a situation arises that involves an injury, the officers notify the emergency room to help the injured person... middle of paper... because this is a great advantage. I also know a lot about being a police officer because I have a couple of officers in my family and I talk to them about how they got started and what it's like to be out every day protecting people's lives and so on, and I also know lots of information because I watched the show Cops a lot growing up and they have some good information on what it's like to be a police officer. After high school I plan to attend Northampton Community College for two years to study a bachelor's degree in criminal law and begin my future by becoming a police officer in any city where I can be accepted. I think I have a good chance of becoming a police officer because I am willing to work hard every day to get an edge over all the other police academy trainees. Thank you for taking the time to read my essay.