Working in law enforcement can offer graduates a number of different yet equally rewarding paths to reach their career goals. Bobbie Trotter, who graduated with a political science degree and a concentration in criminal justice, told blueridgenow.com that a chance encounter with her local police chief led to her explore her "dream" of being a detective. The chief told Ms Trotter that becoming a patrol officer was a good way of advancing into detective work - advice she followed. After completing her training, she worked as a patrol officer for three years until she was assigned to become a high school resource officer. Being on patrol had given Ms Trotter a feeling of "making a difference", the site said but working in the school was even more rewarding as she could see the impact she was having each day. On July 1st, Ms Trotter reached her goal when she was officially confirmed as a police detective. "This is where I wanted to be in my career. I had no idea my dream would happen this soon," she said. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 861,000 police and detectives employed in the US in 2006. Over the years to 2016, this number is expected to grow by 11%.  |