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.
"[Police work] can take a toll on an officer’s psyche. We need to make sure those officers are getting proper time off to decompress,” CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling said
Clarifying the source of common myths and misconception and recognizing our bias is the first step to building bridges and maintaining partnerships
Creating civilian positions in key areas will bridge current vacancies and provide a fiscally responsible way to meet the needs of the communities we protect and serve
If SROs are expected to be our school’s first line of defense, we must provide these officers with the best specialized tactical training and equipment possible
University police departments face unique challenges that call for unique solutions and approaches outside of conventional policing
Rookie officer calls swearing-in ceremony “one of the most special days” of his life
Conference will feature a trade show, networking opportunities, seminars and more
Lauren Card, 23, says her decision to become a cop was inspired by the shooting
Officers Matt Gabrielson and Keith Zerger will have little time to prepare for the layoff
More than 100 people gathered to show their support for police and the officer who fatally shot a man two weeks ago
Jim and Doug discuss the problem of recruiting new officers, and address some of the things that can be done about it
Learn how to speak illustratively, which allows oral board members to not just hear the answer, but see and experience it as well
Genuine opportunities arise for honest conversations and difficult discussions about the critical issues facing the policing profession
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