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Since the fitness requirements were lowered, about 51% of Philly PD applicants have passed the exam, compared to 36% previously
Sheriff Chris Nanos wants deputies to work as COs for six months before they start patrol – a move he hopes will help with staffing shortages
Councilmembers criticized the former mayor’s actions on Tuesday, saying she illegally authorized the payments to continue into the new year
Supervisor interaction and performance feedback is the glue between officers feeling valued and performing at or above standards
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Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the support officers need from their supervisors and leaders to perform at their peak
Mayor Ted Wheeler said the contract aims to help retain officers and improve accountability
It is no surprise that most respondents to Police1’s second annual State of the Industry survey indicated that communication is key to being a good supervisor
Unlike most agencies, Summerville PD has few problems in finding and hiring top-quality candidates to the force. Here are some of the reasons Summerville PD is competing favorably for talent.
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