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A healthy retirement for officers doesn’t just happen — it requires planning from day one for the next chapter of your life, both on and off the job
Learn about the highs and lows of being a police officer, including career satisfaction, job stress, and the impact on personal life
From detectives to K9 handlers, this guide breaks down police job titles and law enforcement career options, offering insights into responsibilities and qualifications
Podcast hosts Dan and Dave Grice discuss podcasting, policing and crime in small towns
Individuals who receive the bonus must maintain uninterrupted full-time employment with a Florida law enforcement agency for two consecutive years
With a combined 155 years of experience, five retired deputies returned to work to help combat staffing shortages for the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office
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