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.
The maximum age for trooper applicants has been raised from 29 to 34
Podcast hosts Dan and Dave Grice discuss podcasting, policing and crime in small towns
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
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
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