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.
A new report by the COPS Office highlights effective strategies for engaging young people in law enforcement careers
Our experts debate if an emphasis on traditional attire is misplaced given more critical challenges like severe understaffing
Attempts by the NYPD to reinstate stricter uniform and grooming standards has sparked a broader conversation about the role of appearance in law enforcement credibility
Previously, prospective recruits were required to live in the city for one year before applying to the police department
Kevin Bellmyer, 50, alleges in a lawsuit that he was discriminated against based on his age
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says the SkillsBridge program is a win-win situation
The mayor outlined a variety of public safety initiatives, including one where the city reaches 4,000 sworn officers
The inability of potential deputies to find an affordable place to live will soon do the most harm to public safety in Okaloosa County
The U.S. Capitol Police is still 300 officers short of where is should be, said Chief Thomas Manger
How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety
While the reasons for leaving vary, experts warn that the large number of senior staff members departing has broader implications
The move comes after an ‘unusually high’ number of Birmingham police officers called out sick last week
As of last month, 145 deputy positions remained unfilled
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