Computer Science grad considering law enforcement

[CBR_rider]

Does anyone know if there is a weekend only academy course or something similar?

Yes, there are some academies that are evenings and weekends. You would have to check with academies in your area to see what is offered.

Personally, you may find yourself using more technical skills and perhaps paid more if you remain a civilian (and maybe a reserve on the side) and work as an analyst/computer crimes tech if you work with a local agency.

If you are willing to work for the intelligence community or Feds you will potentially have more options, probably use even more technical skills/toys, and with Federal LE agencies could probably be a sworn officer.

[NYT]

op, i am not leo but i am in IT and was in your shoes about 6 years ago after being burnt out and wanting to serve my community.

i believe you will want to look into the C4 division. https://oag.ca.gov/c4

"C4 unifies California Department of Justice's (DOJ's) resources to investigate and prosecute cyber crime, enhance digital evidence capabilities, and promote innovation. C4 supports DOJ internally as well as local and state law enforcement agency partners throughout the cyber crime lifecycle by providing services, technical assistance, and training related to cyber crime, digital evidence, and digital forensics. C4 also advances DOJ's internal capabilities to utilize digital evidence for investigations and litigation."

the downside of course is you would work for xavier becerra and like minded leftists, something i couldnt do.

[Bunyfofu69]

Los Angeles has a High Tech Crimes unit. Dealing in Cyber exploits, credit card theft and some hilarious celebrity hacks.

USSS has the electronic crimes task force.
HSI also has a similar program.
The field splits into two areas
Forensics aka finding digital evidence, and cyber crime (hacking for lack no of a better term. Think of the Target stores data breach).

Being a CISSO or CISM, etc. Will definitely help you in being hired for cyber as an 1811. Heck the private realm alone is full of opportunities. Payment Card Industry compliance is huge right now. Firms are hired by corporations to do incident response to breaches. Most good cyber agents eventually leave the fed for these green pastures, even before eligible for retirement

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