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.
Union workers are “disappointed” government would not agree to general salary raise, but still felt the negotiation was successful
The three weeks of pre-academy training for Santa Ana Police recruits is designed to test their ability to perform in tense situations
“My goal when I first came here was to eliminate everyone leaving,” Chief Stoney Mathis said
Axon unveils the ‘I’m In’ Recruiting Campaign, which offers departments free marketing tools to help recruit and retain LEOs
Some PDs are changing their standards because they fear they might lose otherwise high-quality recruits
If a police officer fails to realize they are already an influencer – no matter what their rank or status – they may be missing the point
To ensure you have a safe and effective law enforcement career, the only person you can rely on is yourself
The nation’s ninth-largest city continues to struggle with hiring and retaining police officers
We asked our members what they would like see change in their agency in the coming year
Mental health struggles and stress remain among the most prevalent yet unacknowledged issues in policing
VR headsets are becoming increasingly affordable, and the technology’s evolution shows no signs of slowing down
Video is a must-have for your police department’s recruitment toolkit; check out our top picks for some inspiration
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