]DiscoverPolicing.org can be a great resource in the classroom to help educate students about the work of police officers, requirements for the job, and career opportunities in the profession. Assembled below are a few tools to get you started. A career in law enforcement can be a great choice for students with very diverse backgrounds and interests.
Classroom Activities and Resources
Find out how law enforcement career education can fit into your current curriculum. View powerpoints, and activities you can download, adapt, and use in your classroom. Check back regularly for new additions. Send us suggestions on what you’d like to see added.
The Oath of Honor
The Nobility of Policing
A Kid’s Guide to Community Police Officers
Website Scavenger Hunt
Videos
The Discover Policing YouTube Channel is your one-stop shop for police recruitment and other related videos. We’ve combed through YouTube and assembled playlists covering a variety of topics from physical fitness to police career Q&As.
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 1 - Roll Call
Scenario 1 - Roll Call
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 2 - Convenience Store Theft
Scenario 2 - Convenience Store Theft
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 3 - Traffic Stop with Open Warrant
Scenario 3 - Traffic Stop with Open Warrant
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 4 - Traffic Crash
Scenario 4 - Traffic Crash
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 5 - Traffic Crash Report
Scenario 5 - Traffic Crash Report
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 6 - Traffic Enforcement
Scenario 6 - Traffic Enforcement
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 7 - Panhandling Complaint
Scenario 7 - Panhandling Complaint
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 8 - Community Meeting
Scenario 8 - Community Meeting
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 9 - Daily Activity
Scenario 9 - Daily Activity
Virtual Police Ride Along - Scenario 10 - Debriefing
Scenario 10 - Debriefing
Opportunities for Students
From volunteering, police Explorer programs, and internships, there are plenty of ways for young people to gain experience in and exposure to the profession. Learn more
Other Resources for Educators and Counselors
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- Community Policing Learning Portal — free, interactive online community policing courses and resources.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
- O*Net Online – Summary Report for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
- Bureau of Justice Statistics
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program
- FBI National Incident Based Reporting System
- International Association of Chiefs of Police