Police Jobs and Careers

Master Deputy Addy Perez is a five-year veteran of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina

Thinking about these experiences will better prepare you to choose a physical and emotional response when you inevitably face them

Navigating a career in law enforcement takes time, planning and reflection. Here’s how to do it

Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us

A sergeant recounts his emotions after responding to calls where he could not save a life

Utilizing the strengths and expertise of volunteers for ultimate agency transparency

Acknowledging the oath means acceptance of tremendous responsibility

Over the years, officers have cultivated their own language, using phrases that only those in law enforcement would understand; check out our list to see if you're current on your police jargon

As we navigate our early careers, we should learn to listen to the wisdom of others whose knowledge comes from experience and reflection

We are judged by the decisions we make during tough times, not when things are easy

Throughout an officer’s career, they are asked: “Why do you want to be a cop?”

In 1987, a police lieutenant was shot and killed by a suspect on the Black Canyon Freeway in Phoenix, Arizona; the incident shook then-rookie officer Jim Calams to the core

Mrs. B, the man's wife, told a watch commander her husband left their home to check on a business he owned; she hadn't seen him since

Jim Calams always knew he wanted to protect and serve, but his path to policing wasn't easy; perseverance, grit and a never quit mindset led him to achieve his dream

You don't have to be Chuck Norris to become a Texas Ranger, but you will need to be exceptional