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.
Use LinkedIn to showcase your agency’s values, mission and the meaningful work officers perform to reach individuals who may not have considered a law enforcement career
Growth opportunities, leadership training and mentorship are critical for retaining mid-career officers who “feel stuck”
Before becoming an eight-time Mr. Olympia, Coleman served as a dedicated cop in Arlington, Texas — balancing public service and elite athleticism
Our experts debate if an emphasis on traditional attire is misplaced given more critical challenges like severe understaffing
Attempts by the NYPD to reinstate stricter uniform and grooming standards has sparked a broader conversation about the role of appearance in law enforcement credibility
The move to longer shifts can allow departments to put more officers on the streets during peak times and alleviate staffing shortages, a study by the Policing Institute found
As law enforcement agencies face a dual crisis of attracting new recruits and retaining seasoned officers, the sharing of real-world experiences and strategies is vital
As officer departures outpace recruitment, the bill aims to streamline the application process and reduce turnaround times to attract more candidates
“Switched” re-enacts real police encounters with civilians stepping into the shoes of law enforcement
“Your lives don’t have to be endangered by violent career criminals who are never locked away,” the ad stated. “It’s time for you to leave these loathsome and destructive fools behind. Escape from New York”
The audit strongly recommended enacting a policy allowing candidates who fail initial polygraph tests to take a second test with a different testing company, which would remove incentive for the company to fail candidates intentionally
Recent poll results offer a glimpse into the current landscape and challenges associated with recruiting and retaining female police officers
Mike Lawson leads the charge in bolstering officer support, outlining initiatives for peer support, resilience groups, wellness hours and mental health check-ins
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