School

[Jcordell]

B.A. in History. Boise State University, Class of 1990.

I have my Advanced Idaho Law Enforcement Certificate thanks to my B.A. I got it in just six years (from my date of hire) instead of the usual 15 - 20 years if I didn't have it.

Some officers never go beyond the Intermediate level. They're excellent officers, but the requirments to achieve the Advanced level without the added boost of a 4 year degree are formidable.

Many advantages to having a higher certificate level. The most immediate is that you earn more pay.

So the piece of paper does make a difference for anyone out there who is currently questioning whether it's worth it to continue the effort.