Police Jobs & Careers
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“We’re not poaching anyone,” Sgt. Clarence Tosh said, “because no one wants to do this job right now.”
NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams announced that next year’s city budget will come with “extremely painful” cuts, which are likely to impact the NYPD and FDNY
State law requires that the raises be calculated based on the base salaries, retirement benefits and add-ons of five other departments
Poem addresses the moment when people understand the root dangers inherent in nature and their perception of police changes in an instant
If approved, officers would have to live within the city limits beginning in 2020
Why officers should stay away from words and images that could be used to challenge neutrality, integrity, or professionalism
The seventh annual “Best of the Badge” commendation ceremony recognized 70 cops
The 12 new strategies are meant to address an alarming gap last year between new hires and departures
The LEO allowed a newspaper to republish his Facebook post that described a particularly violent shift and included a plea to state officials to support cops
The PD over the years has stepped up its overtime spending in the face of national headlines highlighting Chicago’s violence problem
Step in the door on day one with humility and an attitude that convinces your new agency you have the intent to learn and work hard
The sick-out was tied to labor negotiations
You may be greeted by wary looks and gazes of consternation from the students – stick out your hand and introduce yourself
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