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.
One recruit allegedly suffered blisters from being forced to bear crawl on hot asphalt
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office has seen considerable success from a wellness team designed to help cops cope
An internal survey assessment may be the key to finding out insights on the successes and pain points within your department
L.A. Police Chief Charlie Beck says dept. would be forced to lay off cops
Each year, hundreds of law enforcement officers receive training at the academy
Senate Majority Leader: Officers only have ‘something to worry’ about if conducting themselves improperly
If you are a retired cop — or plan on retiring from law enforcement — you must make a personal decision on whether or not you will carry a firearm as you are entitle to do under the ‘Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act’
The Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST) Project uses high-tech sensors to detect indicators of potential criminal activity
Veteran trainer Chuck Humes says there’s a three-letter test for a successful tactic: SSS. Is it Simple, is it Sensible, is it Street-proven effective? If so, it just might SYA — Save Your A__!
Part One: The theory of multiple intelligences recognizes that not everyone learns information the same way and that training must be provided in several different ways to accommodate the various learning styles
The steady rise in retirements comes amid economic uncertainty
The budget situation this year is the worst local officials have seen
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