How to become a police captain?

To pursue a career as a police captain, you need extensive experience working as a police officer and addressing crime. In most police departments, you must also complete additional education in criminal justice or criminology, such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Typically, you must reach the level of police lieutenant for your department to consider you for a position as a police captain. You need excellent leadership skills, good judgement, and strong communication skills to be an effective police captain.