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.
Your pension is most likely your largest asset, and without a doubt the most integral component of planning for you and your loved ones’ future
A list of common police ranks in US metropolitan police departments, plus an overview of sheriff’s department and state police ranks
After 31 years with the Chicago Police Department, Dave Case brings his experiences to life through compelling crime novels — while continuing to serve in law enforcement
Law enforcement continues to struggle with recruiting women into the policing profession — recruiting websites aren’t helping
A new guide outlines actionable strategies to enhance recruitment websites, targeting barriers that deter women from policing careers
The 1,200 applications came after the officers in the department received a 13% raise with a new four-year contract signed in 2023
Your response is crucial in identifying the most effective strategies to enhance women’s representation in policing roles
The spike follows the CHP 1000 recruitment campaign and the release of the recruitment web series “Cadets,” which followed recruits as they trained to become CHP officers
Participants from over 35 states and Canada recently convened to address the growing difficulties in filling law enforcement vacancies
“I’m pleased that we now have more troopers today than when I came into office — a few more, to be blunt. We have another class [of trainees] coming in. We need more troopers. We need more police,” Gov. Ned Lamont said
‘Can you care about us before we’re dead?’: Minn. sheriff speaks out after spike in assaults on LEOs
In 2016, 350 officers were assaulted across the state; in 2022, the number rose to 1,062
“We prepare them for the rigors of the police academy and the policing profession, so that when they do enter into the recruit class they have the tools and skills to be successful,” Capt. Parker Bode said
From embracing support networks to seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth, these approaches aim to improve officers’ health and resilience
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