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.
It is important to set yourself out from your peers as you succinctly articulate a response to each question
An organizational behavior lecturer breaks down ways officers can become more comfortable and be confident when speaking in front of an interview panel
Sheriff Scott Rose of the Officer Down Memorial podcast discusses the unseen burdens of law enforcement careers, the importance of mental health resources, and his efforts to ensure fallen officers are remembered
The initiative aims to help more effectively recruit members of the LGBTQ community
A chief in Washington State thinks so and is encouraging his cops to sleep on the job
The discussion focused on the importance of high-quality leadership, training and mentoring of patrol officers and field personnel by their direct supervisors
Chief Paul Wegner believes it is a viable solution that he’s willing to try in order to save his staff
Cadets have already started taking 911 calls, while some police officers remain in training
“I’ve been an athlete my entire life,” said Alexa Jacobs, 27. “I didn’t think that would happen”
Four employees filed EOCC complaints after they were passed over for promotions
The new positions aim to free up detectives’ caseloads
Mayor Mike Duggan says some departments will recruit Detroit cops after the city has paid for their training. “It’s not OK,” Duggan said
A lawsuit alleges that Officer Matt Dillon, 39, is “a known ally and political supporter of the mayor”
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