#4: Three Years Just to Become a Police Officer — in Norway
Becoming a police officer usually involves physical training, exams, and academy work. But Norway takes it a step further: you need a three-year university degree to join the force. Not a quick certification — a real college program.
It’s surprising, but when you think about the pressures officers face — high-stress situations, emotional decision-making, human conflict — it makes sense that they’d invest in deeper education. Still, hearing “police academy” and thinking “college degree” isn’t something most Americans expect.
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