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.
A police retirement group began fining the city about $50,000 monthly to cover pension losses sustained by what it considers a “partially dissolved” police force
“The harsh reality is, I don’t want to be the guy working 80 hours a week just running this PD, being on call 24 hours a day,” Chief Smith said
Recommendations include re-examining hiring processes, updating hiring standards and offering recruitment incentives such as take-home vehicles
John Loughran was allegedly fired because his grieving of a fallen cop was preventing him from doing his job
Police Chief Matt Doering called his police career “a joyous experience” and said he plans to “continue to serve our community as best I can”
As part of an effort to increase staff at some of its most remote border crossings, CBP is offering hiring bonuses and job security for people willing to make the move
Jim and Doug discuss how to lay the foundation for a long and enjoyable retirement
Betty Shelby returned to the Tulsa Police Department in an administrative position, but resigned in July, saying she felt isolated from other officers
City officials have acknowledged that the officer, Brian Trainer, violated policy by not activating his body camera until after the shooting
This year’s plan to hire 400 new officers fell far short. Next year’s proposed budget calls for the hiring of 250 police officers
Jim and Doug discuss the prickly issue of public safety pensions
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