EL RÁPIDO

You’ve always enjoyed the thought of helping others by serving your community and keeping dangerous criminals off the street. You’ve considered becoming a police officer, but you want to be sure you’ve got what it takes to succeed in such an important career.

When asked about the qualities of a police officer, most people will list adjectives such as strong, brave or heroic. These qualities are definitely in the job description, but there are several less-prominent traits that the best police officers possess.

We spoke with seasoned law enforcement professionals to help understand some of the overlooked abilities that distinguish an average officer from a great one. You may be surprised to learn you already possess some of the most important qualities of a police officer.