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.
Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions, an experienced officer sheds light on the strengths and potentials of the younger generation in law enforcement
“The borough did what was necessary to balance the budget for 2024,” Newville Police Chief Todd Koser said. “It is as simple as that”
Some Schenectady officials criticized the parade as a waste of resources, as dozens of first responders in the city face potential layoffs due to the pandemic
City councilmembers and residents opposed the resolution, which spared the city fire department and cut police overtime
Strategies to handle the stress caused by leaving your police career before you planned
Lawmakers seek to remove barriers for families of fallen first responders who may otherwise be forced to prove work-related exposure
Two Oakland councilmembers proposed giving full control of the police department to the city’s police commission, which police officials say is a risk to public safety
Councilmembers argued that funds would be better spent on social programs than a new class of police officers
We’re all spending more time at home because of COVID-19 – here’s how to put some of that time to use for your career
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy said major cuts in both public safety and other departments will be necessary without federal aid
If you have any downtime due to quarantine or shift schedule changes, consider taking classes online – here are some pointers to finding the right program
CLEAT representatives said it will sue any agency, city or town that doesn’t recognize COVID-19 deaths as LODDs
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