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.
“I do not think 9,500 [officers] is realistic...” Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez said. “And the reason it’s not realistic is because ... people who are entering the workforce do not want to be police officers”
The order lifts limits on how many new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on payroll increases for their departments
Moose Lake is the 35th Minnesota police department to disband since 2016
Just as there are important tactics for officers to know during a police incident, there are equally important tactics to use in the courtroom
How smart should cops have to be, what kind of smart, and how do we measure and promote it?
The ambassador philosophy gives credence to the work we have already been doing and should rightfully take credit for
Both professions require tactical approaches that without command, control, coordination and communication could result in death or discipline
If leaders and elected officials in your area aren’t already discussing furloughs, layoffs or hiring freezes, they are likely to begin those discussions soon
Even if you have been talking to suspects and victims for many years, officers find this training very worthwhile
Upgrade your agency’s social media game and use it to recruit women and diverse applicants
Police executives from three cities in states where election results are expected to be close discuss their preparations for November 3
A recent survey unveiled startling findings about the current psychological health of LEOs
On the first traffic stop I made alone it never crossed my mind that ‘Malarkey’ probably wasn’t the driver’s name
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- On-demand webinar: A practical guide to law enforcement grants