Police Jobs & Careers
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The people you associate yourself with will either become your downfall or your upkeep, both in this business and in life
LEAD allows LAPD applicants to work in EMS while pursuing a career in law enforcement
The contract would boost annual starting pay for LAPD recruits from $74,000 to around $86,000
For the best chance at this funding, start preparing now by reviewing past successful applications and knowing grant requirements
The contract includes annual pay raises and maintenance of retiree health benefits, which had been a concern in previous discussions
Shannon Dresser credits her police training to her pageant success
The three-year contract agreement will be presented to union members for a vote
The union said many widows of officers killed in the July 7 ambush and other officers have been “left suffering” due to the faulty pension plan
The city approved a contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, but when it takes effect the 23 officers in the department will be out of a job
The 400-officer Emergency Services Unit is among the most highly trained in the nation in both rescues and law enforcement
Customs and Border Protection has been showing up at bull-riding competitions, Big 10 and Big 12 sports tournaments, job fairs and country music fests
The financial health of officers is extremely important to help reduce stress, alleviate ethical issues, maintain security clearances, and stop living paycheck-to-paycheck
Concerns over the failing police and fire pension have led many officers to retire at a rate faster than the department can hire and train new ones
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