[8bitninja]

As with any schooling, PoFo is a waste of time if your intent is to learn fully about policing. The key is to leverage the time there to gain valuable contacts, get volunteer experience, and land jobs to get you to your ultimate goal. You'll probably not be able to get right in after your schooling unless you have solid volunteer and job experience. Just like passing the prep test or whatever physical is required where you are is only half the battle -- you need to impress a panel of interviewers with your life experience (and that's where your contacts can come into play a little).

Good luck!