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.
Creating civilian positions in key areas will bridge current vacancies and provide a fiscally responsible way to meet the needs of the communities we protect and serve
The Antioch PD is authorized for 115 officers; of the 95 officers on the books, only 44 are working in “full service”
The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
A third of Baltimore Police recruits set to hit the streets lacking a basic understanding of the laws, the academy’s legal instructor said
Jim and Doug discuss some of the pitfalls of posting your opinions to the Internet
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
MOST POPULAR
- Bill to protect retirement benefits for police, public servants passes House
- BWC: LVMPD officer dragged from parking lot by vehicle, shoplifting suspect arrested
- Video: Man wielding knife sprints at Fla. officer before fatal OIS
- Code Brown: Let’s talk about your sh*t
- NYPD cruisers dented, windows smashed by mob after officers respond to car meetup