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.
Some adrenalin 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
A retiring sergeant looks back on 29 years of service, the moments that shaped him and the silence that follows the final shift
After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself
You told us we missed some big ones — from protecting water and wildlife to securing top-secret sites; your recommendations show just how specialized policing can be
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
SCDNR’s special operations units deliver SWAT-level capability, from high-risk searches to VIP protection and rapid response across every corner of the state
Meet Joe Cirrito, a 22-year veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer, whose daily rituals and unwavering purpose now shape the next generation of LAPD recruits
Faced with historic staffing shortages, the San Francisco Police Department is overhauling everything from testing speed to academy prep to build a modern recruitment pipeline
We reviewed dozens of submissions and selected the 10 that stood out — find out which video the Police1 community voted as their favorite!
Mentoring isn’t a one-way street. Here’s how to show up as an engaged, effective mentee
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