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.
Agency leadership needs to trust the judgment of training personnel and deal with small problems before they become big ones
Union leaders say the annual WalletHub survey is “flawed and misleading” and ignores several critical issues faced by officers daily
As pension reforms raise the retirement age, police officers encounter greater physical demands — here are strategies for agencies to address these challenges
One recruit allegedly suffered blisters from being forced to bear crawl on hot asphalt
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office has seen considerable success from a wellness team designed to help cops cope
An internal survey assessment may be the key to finding out insights on the successes and pain points within your department
Hiring a lateral officer can be a great experience for all concerned, but the new agency still has an obligation to ensure the new hire is everything they expect
Policing is essential for community safety, but what does the future hold for law enforcement?
Baton Rouge’s police force had 113 vacancies last fall — the most of any point since 2015
An aggressive LAPD hiring plan aims to combat attrition as the agency expects to lose 500 officers
Metropolitan PD is moving the needle on recruitment thanks to a few strategies your agency can adopt
Lack of consensus and clear understanding of the problem can lead to misplaced priorities and ineffective recruitment and retention solutions going forward
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