Colorado Springs Police drop college credit hiring requirement

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The Colorado Springs Police Department is changing how it hires new officers. They used to require applicants to have some college credits or an associate's degree. Now, people only need a high school diploma or a GED to apply. This change was made to help the police department find more people to join. Officials said that people with military or trade school experience have valuable skills. Even with the change, applicants still need to pass background checks, a psychological test, and physical tests. Higher education will still be needed for promotions to leadership jobs.