hfawk:

A degree will help you period but they will want to know what you have done to prepare for this career. If a criminal justice degree is it then you're on a good path. I have a business degree but its about how you word your past experience to make it relevant to your pursuit of a career in law enforcement. Most agencies will give you incentive money for having a degree. I received incentive money at my last agency and hope to again. That way they can pay off my student load