So you couldn't be a cop because you failed the hair follicle test, but you still want to fight injustice. Why not become a bounty hunter? Whether inspired by Duane "Dog" Chapman or Domino Harvey portrayed by Keira Knightley, there is a growing interest in this profession. If you think you have the stones to take down a bond jumper and runaway fugitive, here's what it takes:

Do you know the law inside and out?
Each state has a different set of rules and regulations for becoming a bounty hunter. Some require training and licensing, while others simply demand that you are employed by a licensed bail bondsman. Dog Chapman was arrested for going into Mexico and apprehending a rapist, which was against international law, so make sure you have your bases covered.

Do you take it seriously?
Remember that what you see in the movies is not real. The bounty hunters on Dog the Bounty Hunter are trained professionals. There is a technique to how you handcuff someone. If you do it wrong you could harm the suspect, and because you are not protected like police officers are, you will be liable for injuries. You will be collecting criminals, so if you do not take it seriously you might end up hurt or dead.

Are you willing to go the extra mile?
While some states do not require training, you should probably make sure you are in good shape and know some moves for your own protection. You might have to enter a suspect's home at some point. Do you know how to clear a room, let alone an entire house? You can't be a cop without training, being a successful bounty hunter is no different.

Can you find a collection agency to work for?
The best way to get proper training and ensure work is through an agency. It will also mean you will get to work with others and there is always safety in numbers, very few, if any, bounty hunters work alone. It's best to hunt in packs...ever wonder why Dog always has his team with him?

Are you physically fit?
It goes without saying that criminals don't welcome cops with open arms. They flat-out want nothing to do with you, so they will not be easy to take down. There will be times where you might have to wrestle a burly man named Butch who makes the Hulk look like a shrimp. Other pursuits may require you to run a criminal down. Sure we've all seen those donut-loving, fatso cops waddling around, but they usually stick with paperwork.

So you watched the How to Become a Bounty Hunter video and hooked up with an agency. Now you're ready to kick some bond jumper ass. I don't want to sound like your mother, but watch your back. Dog Chapman has a camera crew, which tends to disorient criminals and make them less likely to try anything. It is worth saying again: criminals do not want to be caught at any cost. After you cover these basics, you will need to find a cool nickname ASAP because I'll be damned if I surrender to a Clarence.