Chapter 6 of our course textbook points out that because of the fragmented nature of policing, different agencies, jurisdictions, and states have similar but often altered requirements for employment. As of late, the need for college-educated officers has become apparent for some, but not as apparent to others. Those who argue against college-educated police claim that by requiring educated officers, there will be fewer women and people of color on the police force; do you agree with this assessment? Do college-educated police officers perform better than officers who do not have a college degree? Are writing skills, social and behavioral science courses important for police officers, why? If not, under what circumstances, would a college degree not affect better performance, would a college degree ever hinder police performance?

Chapter 6 of our course textbook points out that because of the fragmented nature of policing, different agencies, jurisdictions, and states have similar but often altered requirements for employment. As of late, the need for college-educated officers has become apparent for some, but not as apparent to others. Those who argue against college-educated police claim that by requiring educated officers, there will be fewer women and people of color on the police force; do you agree with this assessment? Do college-educated police officers perform better than officers who do not have a college degree? Are writing skills, social and behavioral science courses important for police officers, why? If not, under what circumstances, would a college degree not affect better performance, would a college degree ever hinder police performance?