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.
Podcast hosts Dan and Dave Grice discuss podcasting, policing and crime in small towns
Individuals who receive the bonus must maintain uninterrupted full-time employment with a Florida law enforcement agency for two consecutive years
Popular vote could legalize marijuana in nine more states
Earn a higher salary and promotional opportunities with a college education
Police chiefs are having a harder time recruiting and are concerned that if trends continue they could have trouble putting enough officers on the street
Jim and Doug discuss why it’s important for police officers to attend industry events as a way of improving themselves
Every rookie makes mistakes; just remember, you’ll survive like the rest of us did
I would advise against trying any shortcuts
And it isn’t a pleasant one.
Another time you have to say, “you can’t make this sh*t up”
From committing burglary at the station to scaling unlocked gates, these rookie mistakes will bring you back to your glory days
Every once in awhile I long for those blissfully ignorant days before I became a cop
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