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 think it shows people how desperate all these police departments are,” a police union leader said. “I’d like to see the city be a little bit more desperate, too”
Of those surveyed, 74% worry they will become crime victims, 90% are dissatisfied with the state of public safety and 71% said the city needs more officers
In this Police1 webinar short, Andy Borrello discusses key online resources to prep for your oral board interview
Preparing for retirement is no different than preparing for any other major life event: create a plan and stick to it
Now that the city has the ability to spend money on training and recruitment, officials hope to make at least 400 hires by the end of the year
18-year police veteran Filmore Graham has performed at the SXSW music festival and produced several albums
Richard Lee said he didn’t want to be arrested for not following orders to turn in his uniform
Understanding how young adults view a law enforcement career can inform more effective police recruitment communications
Arbitrary policies prohibiting the hiring of the children of our finest are not only unfair but also un-American
The state Supreme Court was asked to decide: If a trooper can’t be trusted to tell the truth about why he lost his hat, can he be trusted when he faces a heavier moral choice?
Virginia research project highlights possible solutions for filling hiring and knowledge gaps
Union officials say low wages and high living costs are driving veteran officers out of cities and into suburbs, causing disruptive employee turnover
Highlights of the COPS Hiring Program, as well as extended deadlines for community policing microgrants and school violence prevention programs
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