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.
Doug Shoemaker discussed transitioning from policing to new fields, particularly the private sector
The outcome of the 2024 election could significantly affect crime laws, immigration policies and public safety reforms, all of which have direct implications for law enforcement
In today’s environment, proactive officers who embrace the 95 percenter mindset are essential to restoring public trust and making a meaningful impact on community safety
School resource officer Nicholas Calello helps one of his students fix his tie before graduation
Southlake & Fort Worth police departments have replaced “cop talk” with a more relaxed approach to communication, all the while still getting the message across
Pre-retirement workshops can be a helpful tool in preventing adverse outcomes during retirement
The goal should be to end every traffic stop with the offending driver leaving the scene with a new perspective that makes them safer drivers
The new law retains the minimum age of 18 but removes the age limit of 44 for interested in applying for jobs in law enforcement
Key takeaways after reading the revealing input in Police1’s State of the Industry survey of cops standing on the beleaguered thin blue line
This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape
The current recruitment crisis impacts all agencies regardless of size and location
A Police1 columnist shares a photo of an LEO protecting 32,000 people as they watch a baseball game
The legislation allows the academies to recover training expenses from new recruits who leave before completing four years of service in the city
