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The new law retains the minimum age of 18 but removes the age limit of 44 for interested in applying for jobs in law enforcement
Key takeaways after reading the revealing input in Police1’s State of the Industry survey of cops standing on the beleaguered thin blue line
This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape
Planning for finances and setting time aside for family are as important as choosing the right courses to support your career goals
An officer fired for flying the flag at her home says she had no idea the emblem was controversial, and is appealing her termination
Jury found that the chief retaliated against two officers who were transferred to a different precinct amid a dispute about overtime pay
The Dallas Police Department says job applications to the force have more than quadrupled
Are you covered by your department’s insurance if a lawsuit arises?
You never know when you might need to call upon your training to provide expert testimony, get a promotion, or look for a new job
Officer Caesar Goodson will get nearly $88,000 in back pay
With this problem persisting beyond a reasonable period of time, we asked our Police1 members on our LinkedIn page to offer some solutions
Many outside law enforcement — and a few within the profession — believe the term “warrior” should be eliminated from police training
Estrada plans to work with the police department in protecting children from internet predators