Police Jobs & Careers
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Chief Steve Forker said a third of his officers have left gone to other departments
Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
Today’s candidates aren’t looking for the same things they used to
If you keep putting these words in your reports, there’s a good chance you’ll end up eating them in court
Died weeks shy of his retirement
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
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