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.
With more than 100 troopers nearing retirement, Minnesota State Patrol’s LETO program is filling the gap with recruits from diverse career backgrounds
The eight-term sheriff of Richland County shares his leadership philosophy, the secret to officer retention and how he balances community trust with operational effectiveness
Mid-career officers are just a decade away from retirement — now is the time to take a hard look at your pension
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
“Having a legal drug become a barrier to increasing law enforcement seems like it’s a bad policy,” a county official stated
As a police officer, you spend a ton of time training to ensure your safety on the job. But what about your financial safety?
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