Police Jobs & Careers
The Police Careers and Advancement topic page offers expert advice for officers to follow that can enable a steady rise through the ranks.
Meet Detective Leticia Johnson, a Logan City Police Department school resource officer recognized as the 2025 National School Resource Officer of the Year
She didn’t start with a plan. She didn’t feel ready. But she figured it out. This is the advice Redick gives now — not as a checklist, but as a reflection on what it really takes to lead
A policing career isn’t about surviving each stage but using every step — from the academy to command — to grow into the leader you were meant to be
Ten professional development principles supervisors consistently look for when selecting officers for narcotics assignments.
Today’s candidates expect speed, simplicity and a mobile experience – here’s how to stay ahead
Police TV shows in the 1960s tried to balance authenticity, entertainment and the shifting expectations of what police work should look like
In a profession defined by crisis and action, it’s the calm, compassionate responses that leave the deepest marks on the people we serve
Their advantages can include culture, development and a personalized experience
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Some adrenaline rushes fade. Others stay with you for life. A veteran cop explains which moments never leave — and why they matter
Keep these concepts in mind to help build and sustain the staffing levels you need
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