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.
Minnesota is currently short of more than 1,000 officers across the state
The Minnesota Law Enforcement Labor Service reports that nearly 50% of the state’s police departments are suffering from insufficient staff
An advisory council suggested reducing the time requirement for a recruit to not have consumed marijuana within 12 months and three years for drugs
These are universal strategies for effective emails, social media posts, text messages and official reports
There is no reason law enforcement officers have to remain on the sidelines of democracy
Fewer than one in five Baltimore police officers live in Baltimore, according to police data
Honest and early communication is almost always the best way to communicate with employees
Public Safety Director Samuel Heaton said that once Lt. Greg Abbott is retired, no disciplinary action can take place
Const. Renata Cattoni’s best memory from her LE career was presenting her daughter with her badge during graduation
The pension system is at least $33 billion short of paying the retirement benefits for officers, firefighters and others over the next 30 years
Sadia Baxter, widow of Officer Matthew Baxter, will be working in the organized crime unit
The PD has created a liaison role dedicated to addressing crime and police concerns within the LGBT community
Both the House and Senate recently passed bills to allow the agency to skip the test for some applicants, including former police officers or members of the military
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