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Career Area D: Regulation & Protection

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Examples of Occupations:
Customs Inspector, Detective (Police), FBI Agent, Food & Drug Inspector, Park Ranger, Police Officer

Examples of majors/programs of study: Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement Administration, Military Technologies

While it's important to know what kind of career you're interested in, it's also important to consider the skill level needed.

Regulation & Protection Profile

Photo of Sheila BrownSheila Brown is a police officer. As a K-9 cop, she and her canine partner Speedy, a Belgian Malinois, are certified to find lost children, detect drugs, and track fugitives from the law. She and Speedy often make appearances at schools and other civic events. Often, she will work weekends to catch up on police reports that are a necessary part of her work. Sheila enjoys working with and caring for her four-legged partner. She also enjoys helping people and working outside. Because she is a single parent, she dislikes being on call 24 hours a day.

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