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.
Southlake & Fort Worth police departments have replaced “cop talk” with a more relaxed approach to communication, all the while still getting the message across
Pre-retirement workshops can be a helpful tool in preventing adverse outcomes during retirement
The goal should be to end every traffic stop with the offending driver leaving the scene with a new perspective that makes them safer drivers
Dan Anderson says he was fired for responding to a mass shooting call in a neighboring town
Former Officer Dan Anderson says the police chief told him he shouldn’t have left his jurisdiction to answer another city’s call for help
Tackling both the concerns of the public and police officials, the article is an in-depth look at major issues facing today’s officers
Renata Phillip wants to be an example to those who’ve never dealt with a black law enforcement officer
Nearly 70 percent of the 100 officers hired in the department since 2013 are minority police officers
Isabel Balderas says her job offer with the sheriff’s office was rescinded after she told them she would need to leave work early for the Sabbath
On the cusp of retirement, Lt. Bruce Holt committed to helping his small department recover and rebuild after a tragic loss
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Leaders, trainers, and patrol officers often complain about the “new generation” and how they do not want to put in the time on the streets
The officers haven’t been getting their full salaries while in recovery because the agency doesn’t yet have a policy in place to cover pay decreases that come with filing workers’ compensation claims
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