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Law Enforcement Hiring

Research at least four different police departments that are currently hiring or recruiting for police officers. Create a summary, putting the research you have completed in your own words, and do the following:

1. Describe the process used to recruit law enforcement personnel.
2. Discuss the current hiring trends in the law enforcement field. Describe why these hiring practices are successful and/or not successful.
3. Explore the methods used to train law enforcement personnel once hired. Describe these methods and their value.
4. Use at least 2–3 external resources, including academic journals, outside of the text to support your findings.

The paper:

• Length should be 3 pages, excluding cover page and references page
• Appropriate citation style should be followed

Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format.