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.
Meet the leaders who are rewriting the rules with fresh perspectives and powerful strategies that promise to reshape the landscape of law enforcement
Youth may bring scrutiny, but embracing growth and learning can turn it into a strength
According to the “What Cops Want in 2024" survey, officers are experiencing unprecedented levels of fatigue and burnout
Here are some ways to navigate the most tumultuous of careers and not become part of the negative echo chamber
Many adult students worry about their ability to assimilate back into the student mindset – here’s how to overcome those concerns
Alameda is offering what they believe to be the largest LEO signing bonus in the country
Supporters say lowering the age will help with staffing shortages, but opponents say 18-year-olds don’t have the mental capacity for the job
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PD releases photo of suspect who shot rookie officer who responded to fight over bus seat
On police staffing, Brandon Johnson has vowed to promote current officers to increase the number of detectives by 200
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The deal gives officers a compounded wage increase of 28.25% from 2017 to 2025 and pilots a new shift structure that will include fewer shifts, longer tours
Interim New Orleans Police Superintendent Michelle Woodfork says she’s the right pick for the permanent position as chief of NOPD
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