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.
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
SCDNR’s special operations units deliver SWAT-level capability, from high-risk searches to VIP protection and rapid response across every corner of the state
Meet Joe Cirrito, a 22-year veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer, whose daily rituals and unwavering purpose now shape the next generation of LAPD recruits
Proactive work is how you sharpen your skills, earn respect and move your career forward
Meet Sgt. Gene Reid, a Delaware sergeant who calls Professional Standards the most unique and fulfilling role of his career – one rooted in accountability and integrity
As policing came under fire in 2020, Abby Ellsworth launched a podcast to give officers a safe place to tell their stories — and to remind the public of the humanity behind the badge
Building a positive off-duty identity, like Sgt. Andre Thomas’ work as a Sea World dolphin trainer, is vital for long-term wellness in public safety.
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
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