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 am tired of the harassment of this village board and all the crap I’ve been dealing with throughout the years,” an officer said during a December board meeting
“Not a single council member has approached me and asked if I was looking for another officer,” Chief Bill Drollinger said. “They haven’t given me the clearance to make a hire — and I don’t believe they will”
“When [the patrol officers] come in, they’re energetic, more engaged, ready to hit the road and get work done,” one supervisor said
Serving with honor is the lifeblood of policing and should be our strongest motivator
The “This is my neighborhood” campaign will use billboards to highlight 12 officers with strong community ties
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
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