You'll want some Jiujitsu almost no matter what. Cops have to deal with suspects in close range all the time, and they need to be able to restrain rather than knock out most suspects. I would say it's a safe bet that on a given day, your chances of needing to restrain someone and put them in cuffs is far greater as a police officer than just about any other type of engagement.
This should, of course, be supplemented with a well-rounded regimen of more ballistic offense such as boxing (I'd say kickboxing, but that's a hard game to implement with a loaded-up gunelt on. Better to keep your feet planted), knife defense, and of course, lots and lots of firearms training. Your range time is going to likely be limited to one or two times a year by your department, and that's not near enough to spend on what could turn out to be the only life and death encounter you ever run across.
The other advice I'd give is to train with what you're issued. If they give you mace, buy a couple extra cans and play with the stuff. Figure out the range, the effects of wind, and of course, what it does to you. If they give you an ASP or something similar, take some kali classes and learn to use the stick. If they give you a Taser, learn when you can use contact and when you need to stick with the cartridge. Learn when it fails and why. I found that there are times, due to body position or other factors, that you'll only get one barb in the guy with a Taser. Know what that looks like and be able to assess it quickly, then move in for a supplemental contact jolt. I can tell you from experience that a barb stuck in your shoulder and a contact hit to the leg will drop you faster than anything I've ever seen. Point is, learn your gear.
Finally, stay fit. Cops do a ton of admin work. Lots of sitting, lots of reporting. Meanwhile, the guys you arrested last week are pounding weights in the yard, and they'll be out next month stronger than ever. Don't let your conditioning go.
Good luck, and I hope this helps.
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