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.
“Switched” re-enacts real police encounters with civilians stepping into the shoes of law enforcement
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The audit strongly recommended enacting a policy allowing candidates who fail initial polygraph tests to take a second test with a different testing company, which would remove incentive for the company to fail candidates intentionally
Master Deputy Addy Perez is a five-year veteran of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina
Navigating a career in law enforcement takes time, planning and reflection. Here’s how to do it
Thinking about these experiences will better prepare you to choose a physical and emotional response when you inevitably face them
Limited response capabilities and long shifts are taking a toll on officers, officials say
The bill aims to incentivize more law enforcement officers to work in the state, lawmakers said
Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance President Dr. Ross Wolf discusses the many benefits reserve officers bring to law enforcement
A new study recommended the city hire at least 108 more officers to better respond to high priority calls
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
“We don’t want to be dragged into the middle of a misinformation campaign,” police said
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