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.
DOJ grant funds S.D. agency’s summer internship program to spark interest in law enforcement careers
“The real intent of this is to get kids ages 18 to 21 interested in law enforcement and keep them in that career.”
Portland PD used $350K from the DOJ’s asset forfeiture program to create the videos, and department leaders have seen an increase in inquiries about openings
Lt. Julia Clasby shares her experiences as a female officer and mother, offering insight and advice to help women in law enforcement navigate their path into leadership roles
The ruling comes about six months after a judge said the way the police sergeant promotional test was run resulted in lower scores for Black and Latino officers
The Law Enforcement Club at a high school introduces students to investigative methods and a career in law enforcement
Noah Shahnavaz, 24, was killed when a man got out of his car during a traffic stop and opened fire
Patrol partnership is seen as a temporary solution as the city tries to fill vacancies
This Minnesota PD is upping its recruitment game by bringing attention to what it does best
Trainees and current officers respond to criticisms about maturity and supervision
State Senator Javier Valdez said the bill would help address current job shortages and “promote diversification of Washington’s public service”
The department has filled 22 of its planned 50 new civilian jobs, a move intended to free up LEOs to focus on crime
Greenfield officials accepted the police department’s recommendations on quickly hiring new officers
Mayor: “Who is going to put on a police uniform for $11 an hour when McDonald’s and Walmart pay more than that?”
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