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.
Jim Calams always knew he wanted to protect and serve, but his path to policing wasn’t easy; perseverance, grit and a never quit mindset led him to achieve his dream
Proponents say that stable benefits are needed to recruit new police and firefighters
The bipartisan bill would fund equipment upgrades, hiring initiatives and retention bonuses
The money raised for officers instead went to a company
How has policing changed in the past 10 years? We collected responses from P1 members and columnists
Two officers were fired after using TASER 76-year-old man driving a tractor in a parade
The officer claimed he forgot about punching a suspect
The chief believes that merging departments is critical for both communities
We are held to a higher standard — shouldn’t we hire new officers that meet that higher standard?
Police officer stress is the silent, ever-present killer — here are some easy ways to defeat it
What employer wants to hire a 50-year-old person new to a profession? Not many, unless you take steps right now to secure your future.
Officer Mark Kelly was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease
