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.
Readers debate the importance of factors beyond compensation, such as the impact of community support and state legislation on job satisfaction for police officers
We know women can bring unique qualities and life experiences to this work. So, how do we get more women to understand how well-suited they are for policing?
We asked, you answered: Here are four benefits and four drawbacks readers listed as their top pros and cons of working in law enforcement
“People say no one wants to be a police officer today because of social justice unrest, but you have to look at the bigger picture,” says Chief Howard Burton
“The first thing going through my mind was, ‘get him out of the vehicle’ before it was just covered in flames,” said Officer Pedro Garcia
Real-life guidance and insight into successfully navigating the foreseen and unforeseen challenges of working in the criminal justice field
Your duty weapon and backup weapons should be as familiar in your hands as your favorite coffee cup
Police Chief Joseph Chacon says he is working to determine if a non-sworn unit could be used in some situations
Portland PD had ended its retire-rehire program last year because it’s more expensive to bring back veteran officers
Residents see officers at their local temples, attending community events or on service calls and when they hear them speak Punjabi – it’s a game changer
Throughout an officer’s career, they are asked: “Why do you want to be a cop?”
Where’s the scenario-based training for the REAL stresses of the job?
As some officers leave, others join. How does the next generation see their role?
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