As the saying goes, "It's not what you know - it's who you know" that ultimately gets people the jobs they are seeking. More often than not, this is the case, especially when you consider the fact that over 80% of jobs are acquired through networking. Obviously, the best people to know in any given company are the ones higher up on the "food-chain", but knowing just about anyone will give you an edge over your competition. The trick to this job-acquiring technique is the manner in which you go about doing it, mixed with a little bit of luck. If you already have a friend or relative on the police force, you should be good to go, although it wouldn't hurt to have them introduce you to other fellow officers, particularly the chief of police or members of the hiring board.
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