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.
Expand agency recruitment efforts without spending much time or money
“I think that age has nothing to do with it,” Michael Smith said. “If you’re … willing to really dedicate the time necessary to fulfill this opportunity … you can do it. I’m a prime example”
Statistics provided by Golden PD show that among all 15,362 calls handled by police in the last half of 2023, including for non-emergency runs, response times dropped every month compared to 2022
Growing up, Kendra Snowden didn’t idolize her mom because she was in law enforcement; instead, she admired her work ethic and passion for people
Marcela Haskins knew she wanted to be the kind of mom who ate dinner with her kids and gave hugs before bedtime, but she also aspired to be a police officer
Utilizing coaches could lead to higher job satisfaction, better retention, increased trust with community members and increased officer safety
The early days of the Biden presidency do not portend good times for American law enforcement
These stories offer the community a perspective they might not have considered: the men and women in uniform are relatable with prior careers just like them
Real reform means accepting that change is hard and expensive – but it’s worth it, if you do it right
Some larger departments are trying to make the application process more accessible by waiving certain fees
Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem
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Women currently represent only 12% of all LEOs in America. Will you take the 30x30 pledge and promise to change that statistic?
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