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.
Sophia King also wants the police department’s work schedule compressed to address concerns officers do not have adequate time off
The 7 Cs of resiliency offers a roadmap for developing the skills your officers need to cope with stress and prioritize their emotional well-being
“I personally want to have every individual who lives in the city understand that the Denver police department works for them,” Chief Ron Thomas said
Frederick Garrasi III had only been on the force for 2 years when he was hit by a vehicle on his motorcycle
Chief Howard Jordan abruptly told his officers and the city administrator that effective immediately he is on medical leave
It is important to understand that anyone who pins on the badge, straps on a gun, and enforces the law with statutory authority is a law enforcement officer
I recently asked two female law enforcers — Lieutenant Barbara Barrist and Lieutenant Debbie Ingram how — they manage to balance their police career and educational endeavors
Embracing the Suck puts you in control of your thoughts, your responses and your life
Ensure that your PD doesn’t fall prey to sensationalist and politicized reporting on PTSD by anti-war media, which otherwise may influence hiring decisions in risk-averse departments
The NYPD has been, on the whole, a generous veteran employer
The concept of building a community while simultaneously being a warrior may work better as an officer than a soldier
The officer — who says he loves his job as a cop — is being disciplined for leaving his service weapon with someone while he was on leave
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