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.
Can the strategies that led to Rush’s overwhelming success on the football field be replicated in the law enforcement recruitment process?
In an effort to fill vacancies, city officials gave dispatcher salaries a boost in July; as a result, the PD hired 26 new dispatchers
Threats against Congress members have increased about 300% over the past seven years, Chief Manger told lawmakers at a hearing this year
Millennials demand to feel what they do for a living adds value to the world – harnessing that passion can only benefit police departments
Turnover in law enforcement is a major problem. Putting an end to attrition saves your department money and time. How can you leverage online learning to minimize turnover?
Bon Homme County Sheriff Lenny Gramkow fired Deputy Mark Maggs after Maggs beat him in Tuesday’s election
Union leaders said the Lafayette police department is facing a critical shortage of officers, which has been affecting response time
Lt. Gene Ryan said staffing levels are dangerously low, imposing risks on officers and citizens alike
It can be hard for a cop to know when it is time to retire – especially when they still love the job
Graduate education can provide an additional set of tools to help you move forward in your career or utilize in your daily work
The superintendent said the drop in patrol staffing has had a range of implications, from fewer cops on highways to a growing number of unanswered calls for help
The author shares 12 tips on how cops can survive an internal affairs interview
There are areas where legislation could really make an impact on police officers; hate crime legislation isn’t one of them
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