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.
Attract police recruits with these actionable insights from a BJA/COPS Office report
An officer’s raw, heartfelt poem sheds light on the silent battle with PTSD — read how one LEO found healing and hope through the darkest nights
Struggling with a cybersecurity talent shortage and high turnover? These actionable strategies can help you recruit and retain the experts your cybercrime unit needs to combat growing digital threats
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
LEAD allows LAPD applicants to work in EMS while pursuing a career in law enforcement
The contract would boost annual starting pay for LAPD recruits from $74,000 to around $86,000
The goal of the reserve force is to address the department’s officer shortage by recruiting volunteers
“It helps me predict some of the concerns within our community if we hear the perspectives from our young people.”
Attracting Gen Z to your department requires new ways of thinking
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