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.
Struggling with the chaos of law enforcement life? Terror management theory has implications for how to thrive instead of just survive
For Jaron Lockridge, filmmaking is more than just a creative outlet; it’s a way to cope with the stresses of his job
Set the scene, by introducing the people, property and other information before it is discussed
The chief said he was forced to make a difficult decision after the department has seen six officers depart and a lack of new recruits
Police Chief David Nisleit said it’s disappointing the city hasn’t refilled many civilian police jobs that were cut in 2008, 2009 and 2010
There were 87 vacant positions in the agency as of January, which means the department is understaffed by 25%
Chief of Training Juanita Holmes said no officer is pursuing a suspect for a mile and a half
Last year, a bill was signed into law to lower the minimum age for detention deputies from 21 to 18
With supportive peers, an inquiring mind, and a mix of confidence and humility, a young chief might be just the thing a department needs
The metaverse has the potential to alter how law enforcement agencies market themselves to the public and prospective applicants
Currently, DACA recipients can become troopers, game wardens, COs and serve in the Wisconsin National Guard
William Armstrong is the first Black chief in Brookford – something he hopes will inspire others to join the law enforcement profession
The agency said a pay raise in 2021 and “tireless efforts from the recruitment branch” aided in gathering 103 potential new law enforcement officers in the latest class
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