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.
Speaking 52 years after his own graduation, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham urged recruits to embrace pride, safety and lifelong professionalism
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Neuroscience, life experience and officer performance suggest it’s time to rethink the minimum hiring age
The public expects police to be professionals — police agencies should expect no less from the psychologists who evaluate their personnel
Police candidates who understand what the psych exam is really about can stress less
While it’s unlikely you’re going to enjoy the exam, there are some things you can do to help it go as smoothly as possible
Tips for police officers in their quest to make the SWAT team in their department
There are several traits you need to be a good SWAT officer
Here’s what to expect if you decide to take the path of a Special Weapons and Tactics operator
The 2023 law set aside money to expedite training for Washington State Patrol recruits who are already certified law enforcement officers
The city council budgeted funding for 720 officers this year, but 296 positions remain unfilled
Currently, the Minneapolis Police Department is grappling with a shortage of over 200 officers, having lost 40% of its force in the past four years
This seasoned police veteran and aspiring congresswoman outlines her vision for restoring and enhancing public safety and law enforcement support
MOST POPULAR
- 4 Mass. State Police academy staff indicted in recruit’s 2024 death
- Bystander video: Mass. officer pinned by own cruiser trying to stop fight
- Watch: NYPD detective plunges into water to catch car theft suspect
- ‘Someone will get hurt': Police1 readers react to Mamdani’s proposed NYPD reforms
- Video from inside Fla. bank during hostage situation shows SWAT officer neutralize suspect with one shot