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 move will result in an estimated decrease of officers to about 29,000 by 2025
“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
There are several steps you can take to ease the transition from active duty to retired cop
Many public safety employees experience a type of identity crisis when they leave the job – here are some ways to cope
Planning ahead is key to a happy and healthy retirement from law enforcement
The transition to civilianhood is not easy, even under the best of circumstances
Application period open for grants to support school violence prevention, anti-drug task forces, officer safety and wellness, and community policing
Law enforcement agencies want recruits that understand and are willing to undertake certain risks. They may have to start looking in new places
Law enforcement agencies must transform recruitment strategies to identify overlooked pools of candidates
The department will no longer disqualify applicants who have smoked weed within the past two years
From mobile bunkhouses for officers held over for court to comprehensive wellness programs, here’s a look at police officer retention strategies in action
The working relationships the supervisor cultivates (or doesn’t) plays a large role in whether people stay or leave their positions
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