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 San Diego Police Officers Association and the National Law Enforcement Foundation share lessons learned from building the nation’s first law enforcement only childcare center
Law enforcement agencies of all sizes can and should create videos to share with their community about the work they do and the impact they are having
Your resume is the first impression potential employers have of you; here are 10 tips on crafting a standout application
The department is down nearly two dozen officers and vacancies are getting harder to fill
One of the police chief’s top priorities is to recruit more women and people of color into the force of 628
We asked our members how they would like to see their agency improve in the coming year
From active shooter response protocols to screening processes for new recruits, police leaders will face many challenges in the coming year
Too many officers turn to unhealthy options to hide from the stresses and emotions that come with our profession
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In efforts to step up recruitment, the chiefs association launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge”
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Research can help inform how to better prepare students to make ethical decisions in the field
Today’s law enforcement officers must have the skills and knowledge to conduct thorough digital investigations.
Departments are competing with other departments, as well as the private sector, for the best and brightest employees
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