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Andrea's work combines: Law, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
GED
Certification
Police Officer Certification
Police Academy
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers:
Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice/Police Science
Certification: Police Officer Certification
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
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Another triumph would be maintaining my job for a long time. Not only have I been working for the Riverside County Sheriff Department, but I've been working with a sense of pride in my career.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
People, such as family and friends told me that the job is too dangerous. Furthermore, I get a lot of disrespectful commentaries since I am a police officer and am surrounded by controversial issues and negative noise that is part of my job.
How I responded:
Ignoring the backlash and focusing on serving the community are ways of facing and dealing with the discouragement. It's a police officer's responsibility to create a safe environment for citizens, therefore, that should be the main focus within the job. Nonetheless, there are a lot of bad things in the world, therefore, it's important to work on making it a better place rather than focusing on discouraging or false accusations, which can cause danger or a distraction.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents got divorced at a young age so I lived with my single mother who didn't have a stable income. However, it gave me motivation and the courage to go to school because I wanted to make a better life for myself and my future family.