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.
By combining thoughtful digital marketing with streamlined processes and reimagined career pathways, agencies can overcome the recruitment crisis
Consider the following quotes and how they may help guide you in your police career and in life
New to law enforcement? These 4 critical pension questions can help protect your retirement and financial future
“This is about me serving you, so thank you,” Kirkpatrick said after taking the oath
The department also announced the cities that will be added to the National Public Safety Partnership in 2024, as well as a national summit on violent crime
Departments put their officers in the best position to succeed when they have a real-time grasp of their own data and can operationalize it to meet community needs
Hear from a handful of IACP speakers about the importance of facility dogs, recruitment and retention advice and more
“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
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