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 more you work on you, the better a police officer you will be for the public
True investigations are concluded primarily upon tried and true methods that have been in use for decades
Before you let those lateral transfer dollars burn a hole in your pocket, consider how to best invest in your financial security, on-duty safety or well-being
Yes, the jolly old man is fictional (Sshhh, don’t tell the kids!), but law enforcement brass can draw a number of corollaries and apply them to real-world management situations
Jarrett Daniel Stallings, 24, was booked on a complaint of using an electronic device to threaten or harass officials
Attorneys for Elias Montoya announced Sunday that they are reviewing the allegations against the veteran officer
Dep. Erick Gelhaus has been on leave since the Oct. 22 shooting of Andy Lopez
Elias Montoya has 30 days to appeal his firing to the Public Safety Advisory Commission
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio said Bratton is a “proven crime-fighter” who knows how to keep the city safe
Officials say budget cuts have slashed the advertising used to draw recruits while other departments are luring top talent with higher salaries than the LAPD offers
Even when victims and witnesses won’t cooperate, gang detectives need to find other ways to put cases together — here’s why
You’ve just done an incredible job dealing with an impossible situation, so respect yourself and get the help you deserve
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