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.
Strategies to leverage how new recruits best learn and respond to training
“We’re doing the best we can, and we are doing far and beyond what we can,” a deputy said
If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out
Those who fail the test three times should be subject to disciplinary procedures and a pay cut
Greensboro allows officers to have second jobs if the jobs don’t interfere with their duty to the department
Vincent Mater was charged with destruction of evidence and vandalism
“Anyone can lead on easy days, even a bad leader. It’s the tough days when true leaders shine.” — Col. Danny McKnight
In making ‘spontaneous exclamations’ or ‘res gestae statements’ following a critical incident, an officer is merely trying to construct a narrative that makes sense to a freshly-traumatized brain
Two dispatchers allegedly created a fake call and sent an officer to an ex-boyfriend’s home
Thirty-two-year veteran Sandra Lyles was off-duty when she transported two mattresses on the roof of her police cruiser
Starting Sunday, the city will switch from five patrol and detective area commands to three
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