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 one fundamental component critical for effective police investigations is thoroughness
Peer support and other confidential resources are a first step toward accountability and treatment for officers struggling with substance misuse
Forging partnerships with faculty members at local colleges and universities can have a direct impact on the quality of officer candidates in your region
From understanding pension systems to decoding health benefits, here’s everything you need to ask before accepting a police officer position
“I dream every single night, wake up and feel like I worked all night in my sleep,” one officer said, highlighting the growing toll of fatigue
Recruiting has its ups and downs; sometimes we’ve got an applicant pool and sometimes we have an applicant puddle
You need to start developing supervisory skills well before any testing process
After your career comes to a close, you will be able to open up the scrapbook years later and realize that George Bailey is not the only one who had a wonderful life
December can be extra stressful as you juggle working and spending time with your family; here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season
The former FBI agent who served as the real-life inspiration for Clarice Starling in “Silence of the Lambs,” takes us behind the scenes of FBI profiling and her ground-breaking career
Using conflict can reduce the departmental politics that tend to plague our organizations and keep us from getting real work done
With young talent at the wheel, the possibilities are endless
Doug Shoemaker discussed transitioning from policing to new fields, particularly the private sector
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