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Dear Mr./Ms. [Hiring Manager],
As a passionate graduate of the Springfield Police Academy, I was excited to see the listing for the position of a police officer at [City Name]. I have over two years of experience training with veteran officers and learning from retired state troopers the values of upholding the law. I am dedicated to lowering the city’s crime rate. I am certain I would be the right fit for your city’s police force.
Through my experience in police work, I have learned to handle emergency situations such as de-escalating civilian disputes, issuing tickets and managing the city’s criminal activity. In my training at [City Name], I have learned to gain the trust of my fellow law enforcement officers and the civilians I am protecting. I achieved this through constant community conversations to prevent crime and making an effort to be in attendance at community events, such as town fairs or fundraisers. I also proposed budget changes for the local police department that resulted in saving $2,000 annually for the department.
Due to my years of experience in similar law enforcement roles with positive ratings from those working with me and high praise for my ability to remain calm in the toughest of situations. I believe I would be a great fit for the police officer position, and would do my utmost to contribute to the department and town. Thank you for your attention and I will follow up with you next week regarding the position.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe