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.
Amid the police recruitment and retention crisis, agencies need new techniques to transform officers into leaders
There are many qualities that prepare service members for a successful career in law enforcement
To retire undefeated, you must work hard to survive physically, legally and emotionally – losing any one of these battles can lead to devastating consequences for officers
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
The Moose Lake city council will soon vote to decide whether to dissolve the police department in favor of a county law enforcement contract
Law enforcement leaders share strategies for building robust, diverse and highly efficient law enforcement agencies
“To our current officers who have chosen to stay with the department ... you continue to fulfill your commitment to making our city a safer place to live and your service does not go unnoticed,” Police Chief Harold Medina said
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