Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Police Chief

In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to be a police officer and police chief. Welcome guest Retired Police Chief Tim Eggebraaten in this episode as he shares his personal insights. Are you interested in a career in law enforcement and wondering what it takes to become a police chief? In this video, we'll explore the requirements, skills, and qualifications needed to reach the top rank in 2024. From education and experience to leadership skills and physical fitness, we'll cover it all. Whether you're just starting out in law enforcement or looking to advance your career, this video will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to become a police chief. So, if you're ready to learn what it takes to lead a police department, watch until the end! ================================================================= Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Getting started in law enforcement1:38 - Advancing up the ranks in law enforcement2:16 - Education requirements to be in law enforcement3:29 - Does life experience substitute for education in law enforcement?4:27 - Typical day in law enforcement5:56 - Advancing up to sergeant8:12 - Different specialist paths in law enforcement10:19 - How to become a specialist in law enforcement?12:47 - How does scheduling work in law enforcement?17:35 - Typical day as a police chief20:10 - Growing your network as a police chief22:10 - Continuing education for people in law enforcement25:39 - Tim Eggebraaten as an entertainer28:51 - Tim Eggebraaten as an author31:16 - Talent has the floor.32:12 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Retired Police Chief Tim Eggebraaten Tim's WebsiteTim's BookTim's Music Also Mentioned in This Episode:Day in the Life of a Folklore Fantasy AuthorRun Your Own Yoga Business the Easy Way!The Dark Truth of Being a Corrections Officer ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website:Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music:Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube:Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify:Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts:Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms:Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X:Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky:Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram:Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads:Time We Discuss on Threads