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.
“We serve at the public’s discretion and should partner with them to understand what the public’s priorities are,” Chief JD Younger said
More than 3,000 applicants for next year’s entrance exam were between 29 years old, the previous maximum age, and 34 years old
Minneapolis officers worked 265,000 overtime hours this year after losing 40% of the department over the past three years
Younger officers want to feel valued at work while having fun and using technology to fulfill their training requirements. Is your agency ready to meet their needs?
The incentive program was proposed last month, saying Seattle needs to jump into the nationwide competition for experienced officers
The agreement will connect soldiers to the PD for job interviews after they leave the Army
Officers are pushing back against decisions that provide no due process, can be arbitrary or retaliatory, and can end careers
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of both your agency and your career
There are key steps officers can take throughout their LE career in preparation to teach in an academic program
It is critical to constantly take an inventory of your skills and remain humble enough to address deficiencies
While responding to school threats like active shooters is a part of an SRO’s responsibilities, it barely scratches the surface of how SROs serve our schools
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The Gen Ys and millennials of today will be the administrators of tomorrow – we must give them the tools and knowledge to excel
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