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.
The Phoenix Police Department hasn’t been spared the national factors impacting police recruitment and retention. Yet, in 2023, the department saw a year-end gain in officers
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Winston and Christian Edmondson now work in different cities, but their unbreakable bond makes it feel like they’re on every shift together
Remembering why you got into law enforcement in the first place can help you get through these troubled times
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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
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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
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