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Police Officer Cover Letter Example & Writing Guide

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A good police officer cover letter is the only way the Chief knows you’re flesh and blood. Without it, your resume is just a list of job duties like the 75 others on his desktop.

But—you can’t just describe yourself in glowing terms and expect to get interviews. You’ll have to build your case with evidence from your career or training so far. Your time at the academy and in uniform have hidden gems. It’s all in how you show them in the best law enforcement cover letter.

This guide will show you:

  • A police cover letter better than 9 out of 10 others.
  • How to write a cover letter for police officers that lands 10x more interviews.
  • Why it all comes down to your understanding of the department’s needs.

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Tom Gerencer is a career expert and Certified Professional Resume Writer who has published over 200 in-depth articles on Zety. Since 2016, he has been sharing advice on all things recruitment from writing winning resumes and cover letters to getting a promotion.

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