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.
From traditional roles in law enforcement to breakthrough positions in politics, faculty from USC Bovard College share the top criminal justice career paths
If your agency has become stagnant and complacent, viewing officers as liabilities rather than assets, you are more than likely hemorrhaging good officers
Chicopee hopes the signing bonuses will attract experienced officers from other communities
Join a panel of public safety leaders as they discuss the issues that keep them up at night and how they’ve solved them with workforce technology.
Self-evaluation, continuing education, and other keys allow successful candidates to make the jump up to the next level in the chain of command
Jim and Doug also offer key tips for making the jump up to the next level in the chain of command and explore how police use social media to solve crimes
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