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 pilot project is only a test for now; the private security the town hires will be unarmed
Recruits who complete the police academy would get $10K in bonuses; a move to boost recruiting for a department that has suffered a major drop in officers
Over 4,000 officers from rookies to veterans responded to the Police1 State of the Industry survey on recruitment and retention. Here’s what leaders need to know
Exposure to IA will allow a cop to better understand the personnel system, agendas of some citizens, attitudes and mindset of officers, and the thought process of managers
Some jurisdictions want a police chief who also does all the street work of an officer – without paying that chief overtime
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
The April 2009 shooting occurred after the man’s wife summoned police to their home
Two officers wounded while responding to a domestic dispute threw out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals’ home opener
He was fired after airing a video on the radicalization of children to teach how to recognize weapons of mass destruction
The officer gave the driver a warning ticket for speeding and invited her to his church
The shooting inspired weeks of protests
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