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.
An up-close look at CA POST Command College and the University of San Diego’s Master of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership
Officer Natalie Garcia seeks to bring effective communication and transparency to the department as its new PIO, with a unique understanding of the community she serves
Coaching isn’t just for refining top performers, it’s the key to transforming motivated individuals into peak achievers
Change is necessary to grow and remain relevant, but how do you get risk-averse decision-makers to buy in to your ideas?
A well-produced and thoughtful video can become an important multipurpose tool for every law enforcement agency
There are simple ways leaders can invest in new personnel to ensure they become veteran employees
As labor unions brace for SCOTUS to rule in Janus v. AFSCME, here’s a reminder of the history, role and value of police unions
Officer Erica Trevino became the first female deaf commissioned officer in the department’s history and is believed to be the first in Texas
West Sacramento officers make 17 percent less than nearby PDs
Numerous PDs across the country are experiencing a staff shortage
The law would prohibit department heads from scouring candidates’ personal social media accounts
The deal also places no new conditions on a controversial retirement program that pays veteran cops and firefighters nearly double at the end of their careers
Sgt. Tony Archibald said that the number of commissioned officers had dipped below 800, further deepening a staffing crisis inside the Tucson PD
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