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.
Research shows that obtaining a formal education can increase critical thinking, boost chances for promotion and level the playing field for women in law enforcement.
Why do police marriages feel like navigating a high-speed pursuit? The answer might surprise you
Discover essential LinkedIn tips for police officers to boost professional networking, explore job opportunities and achieve career advancement in law enforcement
Imagine if our recruiting, training and supervision were cooperatively and competently implemented with the intention of building a skillful, ethical policer
Sheriff: “When you go from $32,000 to $48,000 starting for a class one certified. $48,388. That is outstanding. Money talks”
Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights the bleak effects of understaffing on officer safety – here are some strategies officers can use to prevail
Since staffing levels won’t dramatically rise in the near future, changes in both focus and technology to improve response times are required.
Our expert panel discusses key insights from Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the impact of short staffing, mass retirements and lateral transfers
“When we looked at restructuring the recruiting process from 18 months to the three-month process we have today, it really was a data-driven approach.”
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
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