Police Jobs & Careers
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Want to take control of your police career and break through the ranks? Higher education could be your key to success
Amid the police recruitment and retention crisis, agencies need new techniques to transform officers into leaders
There are many qualities that prepare service members for a successful career in law enforcement
Meet Mary Nero: Greensboro Police Department’s lone homicide victim advocate who managed a record 74 homicide cases in a single year
Nero’s team is expanding at a crucial time, as the city of Greensboro, N.C., has experienced a record number of homicides this past year
The boys, who were 2, 4 and 8 years old at the time, had been left at their apartment with no adult supervision
The city agreed to pay the officer $145,000 and to rewrite its civil service medical examiner’s policies
“Constructing a childcare center is necessary for the needs of our local law enforcement,” U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson stated. “Idaho officers and their families rightfully deserve our support, and I am pleased to see this crucial project move forward”
There are 52 recruits in the current academy class, making it one of the largest classes in recent years
The support officers receive during this time can significantly impact their career trajectory, job satisfaction and overall wellbeing
Data from the “What Cops Want” survey suggests a difference in how female and male officers feel valued, indicating a gap in workplace culture and environment
The success of the department’s recruitment and retention efforts have come after the department took a “holistic look” at its hiring process and made a number of changes, according to Aurora Deputy Chief of Police Matt Thomas
Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams announced that patrol deputies will be temporarily reassigned to jail shifts; employees will be relocated back to their desired assignments “as soon as possible”
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