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.
Law enforcement leaders share strategies for building robust, diverse and highly efficient law enforcement agencies
“To our current officers who have chosen to stay with the department ... you continue to fulfill your commitment to making our city a safer place to live and your service does not go unnoticed,” Police Chief Harold Medina said
“You guys have neglected your streets, you’ve neglected your police department and have neglected the families of those police officers”
Progressive police leadership can transform even the smallest of agencies without spending a dime
City Council had initially planned to drop the force’s size to 750 officers in 2022, but reversed course late Wednesday
New detectives can find success and experience the rewards of the job by relying on patience, mastering new skills
This is a live performance and you are in a “starring” role — here are some tips for success
How to transition into a top role in an organization
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation
Calls for police reform and additional police training come up against limited resources – people and money
Agencies are bracing for a retirement tsunami as cops hired during billion-dollar federal push in the 1990s reach their 50s
Poor leadership can be particularly destructive for an agency’s ability to recruit and retain its workforce
In this episode of Policing Matters, former officers and current CJ professors discuss how degrees make better officers and expand career opportunities
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