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The Police Careers and Advancement topic page offers expert advice for officers to follow that can enable a steady rise through the ranks.




Experience builds instincts, education sharpens strategy — both shape great cops. How can agencies balance real-world grit with academic insight to recruit and train the best officers?
Meet Clint Achziger, a Santa Ana Police Department sergeant with over three decades of firearms training experience
Invaluable insights for veterans seeking federal law enforcement careers
The decision by the Starke City Commission will leave 11 officers without a job starting on March 1
SFPD attributes the increase to recent recruiting incentives, such as increased starting pay, a shortened hiring process and free one-day testing events
How police leaders can best evaluate the performance of their cops and their department as a whole
Exploring comprehensive strategies for keeping officers on the beat — from workplace improvements to enhanced leadership dynamics
The ramifications of marijuana legislation on police departments and their hiring processes