As law enforcement grows increasingly complex, it’s important to consider what might be considered strengths within the field.  A number of studies have looked at the connection between a college degree and the efficacy of law enforcement officers. Within this research paper, I will be conducting a systemic literature review that looks at holistic trends within a specific section of this larger body of literature connecting law enforcement to college degrees. The intent of this systemic literature review is answering the question, “Does a college degree make a better law enforcement officer?”  I will be using two specific combinations of search terms within two different academic journal databases to collect as much relevant information as possible related to this connection. Results of searches will be tracked, inapplicable articles will be sorted out, and the remaining articles will be reviewed and analyzed in the paper. Based on previous research, I anticipate finding a relatively positive correlation between college degrees and law enforcement. This research will help add to the increasingly important collection of literature that informs police reform efforts.