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.
A lieutenant’s daughter highlights the small moments and steady routines that help police families stay strong while officers balance work and home
A look at why police retirement can feel different than expected — and how officers can protect their purpose, well-being and connections long before their final shift
A veteran chief reflects on the hidden weight of the badge and the importance of caring for yourself before the job consumes you
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, attendees used live exercises — from QR code polls to a shared Google Doc — to surface challenges and capture solutions for school safety
The one fundamental component critical for effective police investigations is thoroughness
Peer support and other confidential resources are a first step toward accountability and treatment for officers struggling with substance misuse
Forging partnerships with faculty members at local colleges and universities can have a direct impact on the quality of officer candidates in your region
Here is a short list of how life will now change
After attending “too many” police funerals, LAPD homicide detective Pierce Brooks compiled a list of errors that were being repeatedly committed in officer-down cases
The easiest way to make sense of how to be successful at this is to simply recognize you’re the new guy
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
Police explorer and youth cadet programs are perfect for young people interested in law enforcement; here’s what you need to know
Above all else, remember that if at first you don’t succeed, try again — harder
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