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Cop Or Barber? Clipping Hair In Michigan Requires Three Times More Training

594 hours versus 1,800 hours

To become a barber in the state of Michigan an individual must obtain a license that requires completing 1,800 hours of training at a licensed barber college.

To become a police officer in Michigan, an individual must complete 594 hours of basic training curriculum at a police academy.

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