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.
The lawsuit was filed by three academy graduates from 2017 and 2018 on behalf of their whole classes
“I heard [my father’s] stories growing up and saw how much impact it had … I wanted the same thing,” Officer Calyn Dausch said
“I think there’s a potential for danger,” Sheriff Vern Warnke said. “I think there’s a chance for our criminal element to grasp what’s going on”
A police officer’s skill set runs parallel with that of many successful authors, so it is no surprise so many are writing crime novels
A shortage of officers prompted the city to offer officers as much as $50K toward a down payment on a house in the city
A new COPS Office guide details lessons learned from the implementation of law enforcement best practices
Officials say the current policy is contributing to the department’s staffing problems
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the need for officers to know when it’s time to pull the pin
Dr. Joshua Bobko has courted nightmare scenarios for a long time, which is what makes him so essential to his SWAT team
Police leaders must evaluate recruitment communications and techniques, as well as uncover new methods to help with outreach messaging
Oregon law enforcement agency leaders, chiefs shared their police recruiting successes, innovations and resources at IACP
To offer competitive wages while addressing the rising costs of employee benefits, departments are encouraged to consider non-traditional grant programs
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