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.
Recent poll results offer a glimpse into the current landscape and challenges associated with recruiting and retaining female police officers
Mike Lawson leads the charge in bolstering officer support, outlining initiatives for peer support, resilience groups, wellness hours and mental health check-ins
St. Petersburg College in Florida has developed an innovative certificate program to bring mental health training and resources to officers through a peer support model
Simply adding money for new jobs isn’t going to help, analysts said
The new contract would also require officers to undergo a mental health screening before returning to work following a “critical incident”
An investigation supported allegations that the chief made promotions based on race, gender and sexual orientation, with a minority-first agenda
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
From changes in equipment to providing mental health support services, here’s how law enforcement leaders can prioritize officer health and safety
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
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