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.
Training prepares you for the job, but not for the personal decisions that could derail your future in law enforcement
Your subordinates will look to you for answers in the moment of truth. Will you be ready for them?
Understanding how each credential shapes your coursework, career options and advancement potential
With Zona, Arizona’s first electronic detection K-9, Gayle Warren tackles everything from child exploitation cases to high-profile investigations, bringing her unique journalism background and forensic expertise to the forefront
There is no other position within a law enforcement organization capable of affecting change more than a patrol sergeant
Amelia Frasure shares her experience as the UAS program manager of the Greenville Police Department’s drone program and her passion for training the next generation of drone operators
While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street
Retired firefighters, EMS providers and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
We should be doing more to harness the wisdom of street cops and what they learn from every shift
Courage is not taking action in the absence of fear, but taking action in spite of fear
I could find a job that would pay better in the corporate world, so why do I remain a cop?
Become an asset to your shift and watch just how quickly and easily you adapt to your new profession
When this source of struggle in your personal life is no longer an issue, you can be more effective on the job
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