Police Jobs & Careers
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With more than 100 troopers nearing retirement, Minnesota State Patrol’s LETO program is filling the gap with recruits from diverse career backgrounds
The eight-term sheriff of Richland County shares his leadership philosophy, the secret to officer retention and how he balances community trust with operational effectiveness
The money is intended to go toward salaries for sheriffs and deputies, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts
“I do not think 9,500 [officers] is realistic...” Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez said. “And the reason it’s not realistic is because ... people who are entering the workforce do not want to be police officers”
The order lifts limits on how many new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on payroll increases for their departments
Moose Lake is the 35th Minnesota police department to disband since 2016
This brings the Bureau’s number of sworn officers to 806 — down from 881 last year, but up from its record low of 773 in September 2022
This innovative model offers a dynamic solution to recruitment shortages, particularly in larger police departments
Create a framework for implementing short-term solutions and long-term strategies to improve police officer recruitment in your agency
Crimes at the site have prompted a 24-hour guard by officers working overtime; 18 arrests have been made at the site since Feb. 1
The Vallejo Police Department is working with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol to supplement its ranks
The Golden Police Department launched the four-day week program in order to recruit and retain more officers; it has helped with productivity, response times and morale
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