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Stay in school. Grade 12 sounds nice; however, post secondary is more impressive and many of your competitors will have at least some post secondary education.
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Obtain high marks, study, make a commitment to learning. Take an interest in reading (the world opens up when you read).
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Apply yourself to your English classes. Your writing skills, spelling and transcribing your thoughts will be evaluated and is a critical component of this occupation.
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Stay in good physical shape by running and exercising. This builds you physically, and emotionally it builds your confidence and provides better health. Don't smoke.
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Be a leader not a follower. All of your decisions should be based on good moral reasoning. Will your actions hinder your chances of becoming a police officer? If you become a positive leader in your community, you will not have time to get in trouble with the law. You can make sound logical decisions.
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If you drink, don't drive. Always respect alcohol. Don't make it a problem in your life.
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Your morals, values, and attitude will be closely monitored; therefore, wise decisions are in order.
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A valid driver's license with a good driving record (no speeding tickets or demerits) is advisable.
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It is advisable to always be prepared as First Aid and CPR are required. It is better to have them now, just in case.
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Do not get into any conflicts with the law. Always question your action, "Will these actions hinder my chances of becoming a police officer?"
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