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 Mary Nero: Greensboro Police Department’s lone homicide victim advocate who managed a record 74 homicide cases in a single year
Nero’s team is expanding at a crucial time, as the city of Greensboro, N.C., has experienced a record number of homicides this past year
The boys, who were 2, 4 and 8 years old at the time, had been left at their apartment with no adult supervision
Officials say the new roles can be filled faster and will free up sworn detectives for more serious crimes
Wanting equitable wages for rural cops is not about greed or ingratitude, it’s just economics
Officers can use the network to improve their professional development and search for career opportunities – both during their policing career and post-retirement
Meet Deputy Gregory Plett, a seven-year veteran of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in California
The first step is developing the right mindset. Here’s how to do it
The lawsuit alleges discrimination, including a policy that limits promotions to only vaccinated workers
Previously, prospective recruits were required to live in the city for one year before applying to the police department
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