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.
‘Can you care about us before we’re dead?’: Minn. sheriff speaks out after spike in assaults on LEOs
In 2016, 350 officers were assaulted across the state; in 2022, the number rose to 1,062
“We prepare them for the rigors of the police academy and the policing profession, so that when they do enter into the recruit class they have the tools and skills to be successful,” Capt. Parker Bode said
From embracing support networks to seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth, these approaches aim to improve officers’ health and resilience
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Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins cited state proposals of police reform and increased training requirements for reserves as reasons for folding the unit
Every contact you make – whether on- or off-duty – leaves an impression; here are 10 ways to leave a positive, professional impression
A client and coach work together to improve performance and reach specific client-centered goals
Who is responsible for making you an effective officer?
Gen Z expects employers to implement the same technology they have become accustomed to using in their everyday lives
Bodycam footage caught the moment Officer Cody Hubbard, 23, clapped Grady, a 3-week-old baby boy, on the back to dislodge anti-gas drops
A handful of officers from around the country opened up about ways the public is still supporting them, as well as why many officers are leaving the profession
Officers worked hard to get into law enforcement so be one of the reasons they love coming to work every day
The office assists agencies with the recruitment of individuals pursuing an LE career with a special focus on minority and women applicants
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