Police Jobs & Careers
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Acknowledging the oath means acceptance of tremendous responsibility
Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by Police1 columnist Janay Gasparini to discuss the challenges law enforcement faced in 2021
The attention of LE executives is always drawn to the day’s headlines, but visionary leaders construct long-term strategies for long-term challenges
Former officers claim they were harassed because of their race
Superintendent Harry Corbitt retired amid scandal where he allegedly threatened Gov. David Paterson
Officers committed to improving life in troubled areas
Police officials have been criticized for asking for more money
How can we get sound tactical training when our bosses won’t send us? Sometimes, we have to train ourselves
No matter what kind of shape you’re in, what’s important now is to prepare for the fights and foot pursuits that are sure to happen on your next shift
Officer James Peters of Scottsdale (Ariz.) PD just had his sixth OIS — some reporters have decided there’s something wrong with that on its face
Providing DNA samples as a condition of employment is not yet an issue in law enforcement, but we should contemplate the ramifications should that day arrive
Applying the law of large numbers to recent officer fatalities may reveal a disturbing trend — at the very least it makes us stop and think
LAPD chief Charlie Beck talks to CNN reporters about policing in the 21st century