Interested in the police force, but I have some basic questions
As the title states, I’m interested in becoming a cop basically.I’ve bounced between military and police work (specifically SWAT) since I was 8. Im a 22 year old male who wants something to build onto and something where a robot can’t take my job (properly anyways, I guess speed cameras exist). I’m curious as to what police academy is like, what the fitness side of it is like as well. For reference, I’m in Georgia. Also what the work culture is like and if you’d recommend it.
I can do all the bare minimum fitness requirements, 30 situps, 20+ pushups, ran 1.50 miles in 13:45. (I hate cardio and rarely run, fixing this now)
This fitness journey is a whole different thing for me as I’m coming back from being 275lbs at 6’0.
I’m trying to get a feel of what I should expect not only at the start, but for years to come.
Posted Dec 3, 2025, 1:58 AM UTC