The student will research the hiring requirements for the position of police officer in the state that they reside.

The research will also show specifically those actions/activities or deficiencies that will automatically disqualify an applicant from further consideration.

The student will also inquire into the police department in the town/city in which they live as to whether there are any additional requirements or disqualifiers concerning police officer applicants.

The paper shall be in APA format, typed in 12 font Times New Roman, and shall not have been turned in previously to any other instructor for any other course or assignment.

Paper length is 2-3 pages not to include the cover page or bibliography, and include a minimum of three (3) references. It is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word Document.

The research paper shall be an individual effort and not a group project. Since criminal justice is a social science, the writing requirements of the American Psychological Association, otherwise known as the APA, will be in effect for the research paper assignment.

State is Illinois, city is Chicago.