Do You Have a Shot at Being a Police Officer?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Do You Have a Shot at Being a Police Officer?
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About This Quiz

Not every kind of personality fits well with being a police officer. That's no surprise, as police work in any capacity is one of the most challenging jobs that there is. It takes someone with a combination of numerous different personality traits. First, you need to be the type that wants to stay in shape. You also need to be good at problem-solving, and you have to be able to do that as part of a team.  

A good police officer can also get along with all sorts of different types of people, has a lot of patience and strong leadership skills. And of course, it doesn't hurt if you have a sense of adventure and don't mind a little shot of adrenaline every now and then.

What about you? Do you think you'd make a good police officer? You might be surprised, but some of the people that think they would be awesome at police work don't make the best officers and others who never even considered it are made for the job. Take this quiz, and we'll tell you if you would be a good police officer. And no, this doesn't mean you can start arresting people that bother you if you do well.

Do you treat everyone equally?
I have to admit that I don't.
I try to.
I think I do.
For sure

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Would you risk your life to save a stranger?
Oh, come on, really?
I would have to say no.
I am pretty sure that I would.
Without question

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Do you mind working weekends and nights?
Yes, I totally mind.
Not if the pay is good enough.
I can do that.
I would do whatever it takes for my job.

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What do you think of guns?
I can't stand them.
I don't like them, but I don't mind if other people do.
Guns are important for hunting.
Guns are important for protection.

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Do you mind lots of time with nothing to do?
That drives me insane.
Yes, I get bored easily.
No, I like downtime.
That doesn't bother me at all.

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Which activity sounds most fun?
Bowling
Tennis
Rock climbing
Skydiving

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Do you get upset when people insult you?
Yes, I get totally aggro.
Doesn't everyone?
Yes, but I don't show it.
No, I couldn't care less.

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Do you ever get tempted to break the law?
Every single day
Sure, sometimes
Very rarely
No, never

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Do you often question authority?
I do all the time, I never trust the man.
I have moments when I do.
Not often
Never. We all need authority in our lives.

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Do you worry about your mortality?
Yes, I am totally freaked out about dying.
Sure, I worry about it.
I try not to.
No, I don't waste time worrying about that kind of thing.

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Where would you most likely hang out?
A skate park
A library
A coffee shop
A gym

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What are you most likely doing on a Friday night?
Watching TV
Gaming
Going on a date
Hanging with my family

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Are you in a relationship?
Yes, I have been married for a long time.
Yes, I live with someone.
I am dating someone.
No

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Who would you be on the King's court?
Jester
Chaplain
Advisor
Head of the Royal Guard

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Do you like facial hair?
Yes, I like long beards.
Yes, I like mustaches.
It depends on the guy.
I don't like any facial hair.

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Where do you get your news?
Social media
Television
The Internet
The newspaper

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How often do you use emojis?
All the time
Pretty often
Not very often
Never

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Do you think it's funny when someone slips and falls?
OMG, that is hilarious!
It is pretty funny.
Only if I don't like them.
That isn't funny at all.

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Which of these are you most scared of?
Muggers
Guns
Spiders
Snakes

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What class sounds most fun to take?
English
Math
Political science
Sociology

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Which of these do you take most photos of?
A landscape
A friend
A family member
An animal

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Can you sleep in a car?
No, that is super uncomfortable.
If I am really tired
For sure
Yes, but I would rather not.

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Do you like spicy food?
I hate it.
I try to avoid it.
Sure, I like it.
I love it.

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Do you believe in aliens?
Totally
Well, there has to be other intelligent life, right?
I don't think so.
For sure

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Which parties political views are most like yours?
Libertarian
Socialist
Democrat
Republican

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Who are you most like on Seinfeld?
Kramer
George
Jerry
Elaine

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What mythical figure do you wish exists?
Fairy
Unicorn
Mermaid
Dragon

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Would you join a frat or a sorority?
No way I would do that.
If they would take me.
Sure, that sounds fun.
Without a doubt

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Which of these types of movie do you like most?
Comedy
Romance
Documentary
Horror

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How many hours a day do you spend on your phone?
4 or more
3
2
1 or less

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