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.
Here is a short list of how life will now change
After attending “too many” police funerals, LAPD homicide detective Pierce Brooks compiled a list of errors that were being repeatedly committed in officer-down cases
The easiest way to make sense of how to be successful at this is to simply recognize you’re the new guy
Rangers balance policing, rescue and public safety while protecting America’s resources
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
Police Sergeant Adam Plantinga draws on two decades in law enforcement to craft authentic, engaging stories that resonate with cops and crime-fiction fans alike
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
A lieutenant shares how a Gen Z approach to work-life balance helped him succeed in grad school
The public safety model promises savings and speed — but it’s not a fit for every agency
Many mission-driven officers committed to service, reform and integrity find themselves sidelined — not for lack of talent, but for refusing to play politics
Preparing for the future is an ongoing process that begins the first day on the job
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