Police Jobs & Careers
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‘There’s no playbook for this': Philadelphia police district will triple with arrival of 75 recruits
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the new officers will patrol the Kensington area on foot and bicycle, and begin enforcing stricter drug laws this summer
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
From sturdy standing desks to protein-packed snacks, these tools will enhance your study sessions and help you excel in your learning
Officers must pay back all or part of the bonus if they leave in their first five years
Read about a challenging rescue, a sheriff’s thoughts on red flag laws and more from this week’s news
The measure will leave the community with up to five fewer LASD deputies on patrol at a time when crime has increased 137%
The clerks were hired as part of the department’s unarmed pilot program, which allows trained, unarmed representatives to respond to non-emergent calls
A champion of rural law enforcement, Dias is working to document violence against LEOs serving in rural and remote locations
Officers will essentially live at the police station for two days and then have four days off
Despite bonuses, raises and recruitment marketing, the agency is seeing less than half as many candidates as in 2019
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Turns out not every cop is a recruiter; here’s how to focus on those officers who will recommend a law enforcement career
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