Police Jobs & Careers
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Councilmembers voted to fire the chief and deactivate the department following allegations about the backgrounds of hired officers
Anne Kirkpatrick has more than 35 years of experience in law enforcement, coupled with 20 years of leading bigger departments, the mayor stated
State officials said 137 of 297 applicants who applied to become a trooper in early September do not have college credits
Assistant Chief David Nisleit said he will focus on solving the PD’s chronic shortage of officers and boosting community policing to soften racial tensions
From 2008 to 2016, the Columbus Police Department had an average of 37 resignations a year
With a strong economy and low unemployment, police agencies are struggling to fill their ranks and keep good cops
The Dallas PD has hired just 39 trainees so far this fiscal year after setting a goal to hire 250 recruits by Sept. 30
After LAPD Chief Charlie Beck announced his retirement, Mayor Eric Garcetti’s choice for his replacement will be closely watched
Chief Charlie Beck said the LAPD is “ready for fresh eyes to take our organization to even higher levels”
Jim and Doug discuss the traits of a good leader, no matter what rank they’ve attained
Officials said the agency has lost more than 300 troopers in the last decade due to retirements, job changes and other reasons
Rigid, high-stress police academies may be counterproductive; we need to focus more on the why and less on the how
Lt. Julie Scribner of the Vermont State Police earned her bachelor’s degree to get ready for a promotion and is working on her master’s to plan for a career after retirement
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