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 Maurice Hicks, a former narcotics officer and FBI task force member who now solves complex cases as a private investigator
Meet Lindsey Wade, a cold case detective who helped solve the 32-year-old mystery of two young girls brutally murdered in Tacoma
How mentorship, advocacy and progressive policies are essential for equipping female officers with the necessary tools for leadership roles
Recruits who complete the police academy would get $10K in bonuses; a move to boost recruiting for a department that has suffered a major drop in officers
Over 4,000 officers from rookies to veterans responded to the Police1 State of the Industry survey on recruitment and retention. Here’s what leaders need to know
Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the police recruitment and retention crisis
I don’t think I have ever met anyone else so internally motivated by the call to serve others
While rural officers are strained by the same stressors as officers in the cities, they are less unhappy about it
We know you’ve probably already received a fair share of advice from your FTO, but we asked our Police1 readers for some additional guidance – with a twist
Whether you’re a street cop, a detective, or a supervisor, if you want to be a more productive employee or improve personally in any role, it starts with YOU
An old fire station was converted into a police substation in acknowledgment that officers cannot afford to live in the area
“If you don’t have a strong constitution, you will run into some things that will scare you. I’ve seen folks come flying up out of the water scared to death!”
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