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.
Chief Michael Lombardo noted that many applicants were ineligible for Trumbull PD roles due to requiring either 60 college credits or two years of military service
Members of the Border Patrol’s elite tactical team – the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit – responded to the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, where they found and killed the gunman
Nothing will bleed to death on a desk at the station if you abandon it temporarily to assist another officer
“Community policing has been part of our philosophy. It’s not a program we do. It’s just been who we are,” Papillion’s mayor said
The funding will allow the department to be fully staffed early next year for the first time in many years, the mayor said
The starting salary for an entry-level hire joining as an agent or investigator would be around $81,000 and more than $85,000 after one year of training
Chief Brian O’Hara said the divisions enable the department to have “greater accountability” over efforts to reduce crime
The city’s $1.189 billion police budget allows for 9,300 officers; the department currently has 8,995 officers
Illinois is not alone in looking at this as one solution to the police recruitment crisis
Former community protecters bring with them experiences and skills that prove valuable in navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship
This list is a challenge for you to experiment, fine-tune your craft and make your presentation impactful to the most important person in the room – your student
By acknowledging our desire for purpose, professional development, community engagement and work-life balance, departments can attract and retain the best young professionals
The people you associate yourself with will either become your downfall or your upkeep, both in this business and in life
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