Police Jobs & Careers
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Meet Mary Nero: Greensboro Police Department’s lone homicide victim advocate who managed a record 74 homicide cases in a single year
Nero’s team is expanding at a crucial time, as the city of Greensboro, N.C., has experienced a record number of homicides this past year
The boys, who were 2, 4 and 8 years old at the time, had been left at their apartment with no adult supervision
The consent decree, one of the first in the country enacted by a state official, is expected to last approximately five years
Successful recruitment in law enforcement today is possible but requires effort, experimentation and commitment to continuous improvement of approaches
Gov. Andy Beshear said he hopes the budget proposal will make a “real difference”
A UK agency recently swore in 24 part-time officers to make policing “open to more applicants” with a “flexible alternative.” Our experts debate the pros and cons of part-time cops
Police called it a “fantastic opportunity” for those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to fulfill their dream of becoming a police officer
“We didn’t get here overnight,” said Chief Chuck Lovell. “We have been trending in this direction for some time”
Mayor Jenny Durkan criticized the proposal, blaming the city council for an “exodus” of officers
Portland has just one officer for every 827 residents, far fewer cops per capita than the authorized national average
Over criticism from a police union, Providence PD says the three recruits are qualified with “the necessary skills”
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