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 Law Enforcement Club at a high school introduces students to investigative methods and a career in law enforcement
Noah Shahnavaz, 24, was killed when a man got out of his car during a traffic stop and opened fire
Patrol partnership is seen as a temporary solution as the city tries to fill vacancies
Are you prepared to “measure up” to the image of the police leader that you really want to be?
Before you go after a position as a chief, there’s one crucial question you must ask and answer yourself: are you sure you actually want the job?
Police1 Editor in Chief Doug Wyllie and retired San Francisco officer Jim Dudley discuss current news, offer advice, thoughts, tips and laughs for officers
Law enforcement leaders are now faced with seemingly impossible tasks, and yet they are accomplishing those things despite difficult conditions
SFPD works with kids as a way of achieving the long-term objective of recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce reflective of the city’s population
Despite being among the highest-paid in the nation, only 27 percent of sworn officers live inside the city limits
A police spokesman says the department is reviewing the decision
An independent criminal investigation is ongoing
Retired Officer W. Ken Katsaris is the third expert who has concluded that the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice was justified
Agencies and legislatures must protect these professionals from job loss for seeking care where no permanent threat to public safety exists
