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.
Five strategies to help new officers process mistakes and move forward with confidence
Why the most misunderstood job in policing may be the most critical to building trust and saving lives
Meet Officer Emily Herbst and Maximus, her police horse partner in Denver’s Mounted Patrol Unit, bridging the gap between law enforcement and community — one stride at a time
As a police officer you have a unique opportunity to change someone’s life for the better by taking the time to care and to truly protect and serve
What does it take to become a police officer? A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job
Using first person makes your reports more clear and easy to read
There are some simple ways you can improve your police reports without having to go back to school
A second act in service: A retired police chief’s promise to serve before, during and after the call
Michael Begonis, Verizon Frontline’s chief of staff and Police1 Got Your Six list honoree, is being celebrated during Police Week for his role in helping law enforcement agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis
USBP says more than 34,000 people sought agent jobs from January through April, a 44% jump over the same period last year
Officer Isabel McDonald wrote a poem to help families find comfort and closure in the words their loved ones can no longer say
SWAT officers realize that their experience on a SWAT team makes them a better overall police officer
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