Police Jobs & Careers
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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
“We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force”
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
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