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.
If you feel you are policing in an untenable environment, avoid doing anything rash and irreversible without first considering all your options
Retired Chicago police officer Leatrice Woody’s memoir is a blueprint for law enforcement career success and the importance of love for the job, people and community
When poor practices are modeled, the consequences can be long-lasting; here’s how leadership can step in early to set new officers up for success
Members of the Border Patrol’s elite tactical team – the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit – responded to the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, where they found and killed the gunman
Nothing will bleed to death on a desk at the station if you abandon it temporarily to assist another officer
My trainees taught me invaluable lessons about leadership I used throughout my law enforcement career
The City of Fremont has also introduced programs to boost recruitment and retention, including expedited lateral hiring, a double-overtime pilot and longevity pay
If you want to be the kind of officer that others respect and want to emulate, this is what it takes to get there
Jim Dudley and Tom Gandy unpack the struggles, triumphs and lessons of 2024 for law enforcement, offering bold strategies to empower frontline officers in 2025
Don’t let victim thinking undermine your warrior spirit and sabotage your aspirations for peak performance
Meet LaShawnna Edwards, who is blazing trails with her determination, grit and commitment to excellence
Sworn LEOs are a major part of the criminal justice system, but they certainly aren’t the only one
Sergeant Justin Collins shares how the program is creating sustainable recruitment pipelines, building community trust and preparing the next generation of police officers
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