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.
Rural agencies face complex challenges; here’s a roundup plus some solutions to the problems at hand
The policy inactivates an officer’s certification the moment they leave a police department
Social media, pay, and lower interest among young people are all contributing factors
Brian Kozak detailed several programs and changes he would like to see at the department
Why police instructors should avoid a cookie-cutter approach to training new officers
The majority of public safety bomb squads are part-time — we’re usually on patrol until a bomb call comes in
President Obama nominates Robert R. Almonte to be U.S. Marshal for Texas’ Western District
Claim alleges that officers who don’t make enough arrests are punished
The officer claims he was fired after training that tested how far his voice would carry
Officers must understand the seriousness of their actions after a use-of-force incident — it’s critical to write a report that clearly articulates the threat
Humans, guns, untaxed cigarettes, kiddie porn, pirated software, and other digital contraband are out on the roads
Despite rules and processes to limit improper political considerations in the police selection and promotion process, some recent examples are disheartening
