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.
Jasur Talipov turned his volunteer experience at a police department into “Trust the Badge,” a nonprofit and podcast that challenges negative perceptions of law enforcement
Recent polls on policing show rising trust in law enforcement, with a 75% favorable rating; equal treatment remains a top priority
The next time you don the uniform, picture yourself on a billboard for all to see; ask yourself: how can I be the agency poster child today?
The department noticed they were losing potential recruits to nearby departments with more relaxed tattoo policies
The test, according to chiefs across the state, is making it difficult for departments to hire and retain officers
Departments must be creative, and leaders must be innovative
The plan is aimed at helping law enforcement agencies recruit and retain police amid a shortage of officers
As of last month, Gwinnett County employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939
Michelle Woodfork also laid out what the department is doing to tackle a historic drop in the size of the NOPD’s force
Try this new approach to help candidates sparkle, not stumble
You do not have to be a great public speaker, but you must show effective composure, dignity and confidence and not have distracting mannerisms or verbal habits
To demean policing rather than precisely identify its failures and limitations serves only to undermine progress
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