hmm law enforcement, well with the field of applicants that they have, especially the S.O. they can afford to take a lot of College grads, not sure who you talked to but Pinellas I believe still needs a min of a 2 year degree. Even St Pete is soon raising the req. Heck the Fire dept now to actually get a job, is req college. So dont be fooled, yes a g.e.d. will still allow you to get in College but not much else in Law enforcement or F.D. good luck,