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.
Attract police recruits with these actionable insights from a BJA/COPS Office report
An officer’s raw, heartfelt poem sheds light on the silent battle with PTSD — read how one LEO found healing and hope through the darkest nights
Struggling with a cybersecurity talent shortage and high turnover? These actionable strategies can help you recruit and retain the experts your cybercrime unit needs to combat growing digital threats
Candid feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights actionable steps supervisors can take to create a culture where officers feel valued and supported
The money is intended to go toward salaries for sheriffs and deputies, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts
“I do not think 9,500 [officers] is realistic...” Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez said. “And the reason it’s not realistic is because ... people who are entering the workforce do not want to be police officers”
The order lifts limits on how many new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on payroll increases for their departments
Moose Lake is the 35th Minnesota police department to disband since 2016
This brings the Bureau’s number of sworn officers to 806 — down from 881 last year, but up from its record low of 773 in September 2022
This innovative model offers a dynamic solution to recruitment shortages, particularly in larger police departments
Create a framework for implementing short-term solutions and long-term strategies to improve police officer recruitment in your agency
Crimes at the site have prompted a 24-hour guard by officers working overtime; 18 arrests have been made at the site since Feb. 1
The Vallejo Police Department is working with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol to supplement its ranks
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