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.
In partnership with NOAA and the Coast Guard, SCDNR officers patrol nearly 2,900 miles of shoreline to safeguard boaters, wildlife and fisheries
Across the country, police departments face historic staffing shortages while a highly trained, willing workforce stands ready — retired police officers
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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
St. Petersburg College in Florida has developed an innovative certificate program to bring mental health training and resources to officers through a peer support model
The funds can be used to provide salary increases, hire additional staff, or purchase vehicles, firearms, and safety equipment
As of March 1, HPD employed 1,740 officers out of 2,177 positions for a vacancy rate of about 20%, union researchers found
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