I've thought in the past about getting into a career in law enforcement. The issue that I keep running into is that I have some ankle/knee problems and I can't run distances. I can do a quick sprint, but I don't think I can run a mile. I can bike 30 miles, so it's not a cardiovascular thing, it's just me leg. So, as far as I can tell, that would disqualify me for most patrol/LEO jobs.
Are there other ways that I can have a career in law enforcement (I don't mean being a receptionist in a PD or something, I mean actually working in law enforcement). I'm a pretty smart guy (at least I like to think so). I have a Bachelor's degree, although it's not in criminal justice or anything - it's in chemistry. And obviously I have some firearms experience, although I doubt that's a prerequisite for a LE job.
I've thought about forensics, since that related to my chemistry degree, but I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for careers in actual law enforcement.
Also, I live in Somerville, MA, if that matters.
Thanks guys.
Are there other ways that I can have a career in law enforcement (I don't mean being a receptionist in a PD or something, I mean actually working in law enforcement). I'm a pretty smart guy (at least I like to think so). I have a Bachelor's degree, although it's not in criminal justice or anything - it's in chemistry. And obviously I have some firearms experience, although I doubt that's a prerequisite for a LE job.
I've thought about forensics, since that related to my chemistry degree, but I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for careers in actual law enforcement.
Also, I live in Somerville, MA, if that matters.
Thanks guys.