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.
8 police officer book recommendations to help develop winning techniques on and off the job
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Your pension is most likely your largest asset, and without a doubt the most integral component of planning for you and your loved ones’ future
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?
The change allows departments to hire transfer officers while they are still employed by another department, allowing for easier lateral transfers
“Cadets” will document an academy class’s six-month training journey; it will be released on Jan. 17
“I am tired of the harassment of this village board and all the crap I’ve been dealing with throughout the years,” an officer said during a December board meeting
“Not a single council member has approached me and asked if I was looking for another officer,” Chief Bill Drollinger said. “They haven’t given me the clearance to make a hire — and I don’t believe they will”
“When [the patrol officers] come in, they’re energetic, more engaged, ready to hit the road and get work done,” one supervisor said
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