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.
Why the most misunderstood job in policing may be the most critical to building trust and saving lives
Meet Officer Emily Herbst and Maximus, her police horse partner in Denver’s Mounted Patrol Unit, bridging the gap between law enforcement and community — one stride at a time
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
Gamification, curiosity-driven engagement and adapting to a tech-savvy generation — learn how to connect with the next wave of law enforcement recruits
From understanding pension systems to decoding health benefits, here’s everything you need to ask before accepting a police officer position
“I dream every single night, wake up and feel like I worked all night in my sleep,” one officer said, highlighting the growing toll of fatigue
Recruiting has its ups and downs; sometimes we’ve got an applicant pool and sometimes we have an applicant puddle
You need to start developing supervisory skills well before any testing process
After your career comes to a close, you will be able to open up the scrapbook years later and realize that George Bailey is not the only one who had a wonderful life
December can be extra stressful as you juggle working and spending time with your family; here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season
The former FBI agent who served as the real-life inspiration for Clarice Starling in “Silence of the Lambs,” takes us behind the scenes of FBI profiling and her ground-breaking career
Using conflict can reduce the departmental politics that tend to plague our organizations and keep us from getting real work done
With young talent at the wheel, the possibilities are endless
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