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.
Staffing is the lowest it’s been in 20 years. Officials hope a new approach will change that
With family and friends looking on, each cadet was promoted to the rank of officer
A new California Highway Patrol officer receives her badge after the swearing-in ceremony
Cities and counties spent nearly $7.7 million of their American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds on everything from patrol vehicles to digital video systems to high-powered guns
Don’t expect your family to always adjust to you — you have to make allowances for them as well
A call to get rid of the entrance exam has drawn controversy
Facebook has proven its ability to aid in revealing criminals, threatening job security, and limiting (even eliminating) personal privacy
A letter leaked to the press that said “cuts in the airport’s police personnel, training and equipment budget were compromising its security”
New legislation would hold harmless the former employers of extravagantly paid officials
Department grows as economy lags — mayor says hiring will continue
Sometimes, the idea of moving “up” in our career is an illusion that distracts us from moving ahead in our career
Commanders in the city will make a list of the worst-performing cops, who will be subject to a counseling session
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