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.
The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
Meet Lieutenant Jackie Pearson, a 26-year officer and resilience instructor at Fort Collins Police Services in Colorado
Agencies must review career development processes and programs to ensure they have a positive impact on job satisfaction and professional development
Do not forget those who have been injured performing their duties
Police are making fewer arrests for minor offenses in cities where departments have cut officers
Law enforcement will be outsourced to the sheriff’s office
Former APD boss: Cops saved suspect’s life by not shooting him
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The COPS Hiring Program is awarded to only 23 law enforcement agencies in the state
An Ore. deputy was fired for a controversial traffic stop in March
Recently, demoted employees were reinstated and awarded back pay
What was to be a temporary agreement for dispatch became permanent because of economic factors
The FBI will review the actions of the Knox County deputies, who are being criticized for a stunt with a baseball bat
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