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Recruiting has its ups and downs; sometimes we’ve got an applicant pool and sometimes we have an applicant puddle
You need to start developing supervisory skills well before any testing process
After your career comes to a close, you will be able to open up the scrapbook years later and realize that George Bailey is not the only one who had a wonderful life
“We serve at the public’s discretion and should partner with them to understand what the public’s priorities are,” Chief JD Younger said
More than 3,000 applicants for next year’s entrance exam were between 29 years old, the previous maximum age, and 34 years old
Minneapolis officers worked 265,000 overtime hours this year after losing 40% of the department over the past three years
As much as 40% of Antioch’s officers are currently suspended for investigations of misconduct, some involving the FBI
Lincoln, Nebraska has lots to offer both new officers and those open to relocating
A $2,000 annual retention bonus for officers with at least 20 years on the job would be replaced by a one-time bonus of $2,000 for all officers
The San Diego Police Officers Association and the National Law Enforcement Foundation share lessons learned from building the nation’s first law enforcement only childcare center
Law enforcement agencies of all sizes can and should create videos to share with their community about the work they do and the impact they are having
Your resume is the first impression potential employers have of you; here are 10 tips on crafting a standout application
A recruitment report will suggest initiating high school and college pipeline programs, as well as modernizing the recruitment process for faster onboarding