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.
David Nguyen, who was fatally shot on a freeway this week, was described as strong, motivated, and brave
Despite many challenges, there have been improvements in internal communication and other critical areas
The graduation also marked the first full class of Mount Vernon police recruits in several years
Fraternal Order of Police President Mark Donahue: “I’d be hard-pressed to identify a poorer choice”
Study after study indicates that the ability to communicate, especially oral communication as opposed to written communication, is absolutely critical
Improper training can create an inflated sense of confidence — in effect, one’s confidence exceeding one’s competence
HPD Officer Rick Salter told a local newspaper, “The shooter didn’t kill me, but he still took my life” — sadly, he is one of many cops in a similar circumstance
Detectives must stop investigations for days at a time
College-educated and career-shifting recruits have started filling the ranks of aspiring police officers
High cost of benefits for sick officers needs to be looked at more closely
At the Social Media for Law Enforcement conference, experts discuss the “blue wave of change” and the future of community policing
