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.
Last year, a bill was signed into law to lower the minimum age for detention deputies from 21 to 18
With supportive peers, an inquiring mind, and a mix of confidence and humility, a young chief might be just the thing a department needs
The metaverse has the potential to alter how law enforcement agencies market themselves to the public and prospective applicants
The audit offers 40 recommendations to improve recruiting, hiring, training and supervision aimed at more quickly identifying problem officers
Was off-duty during the Friday shooting that killed 23-year-old Salome Rodriguez, and failed to report to work the next day
The decision by Officer Wilson to use deadly force — at the moment he made that decision — is entirely unrelated to any pre-existing police culture in Ferguson
In many places, failure to cooperate with other public safety entities is not an option – there’s no embarrassment in asking for help when the situation requires it
The most successful police mentoring programs not only build bridges with the community, but also lead to recruitment opportunities for future police officers
The announcement of the third promotion had everyone shaking their heads. The third promotion was an individual who ranked in the 30s on the list.
Capt. Rick Henke and Sgt. William Mudd resigned Thursday, sources confirmed Friday
Chief says initial signs show that the officers used what they had learned
He blamed his arrest on the pressures of his job, telling reporters, “The stress overwhelmed me and I made a very bad decision”
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