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.
Faced with historic staffing shortages, the San Francisco Police Department is overhauling everything from testing speed to academy prep to build a modern recruitment pipeline
We reviewed dozens of submissions and selected the 10 that stood out — find out which video the Police1 community voted as their favorite!
Mentoring isn’t a one-way street. Here’s how to show up as an engaged, effective mentee
The easiest way to make sense of how to be successful at this is to simply recognize you’re the new guy
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
Police explorer and youth cadet programs are perfect for young people interested in law enforcement; here’s what you need to know
Above all else, remember that if at first you don’t succeed, try again — harder
Cash payouts may look like a retention solution, but they drain budgets, hurt morale and attract the wrong people
New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt’s words resonate for law enforcement today as much as they did a century ago
Rangers balance policing, rescue and public safety while protecting America’s resources
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
Police Sergeant Adam Plantinga draws on two decades in law enforcement to craft authentic, engaging stories that resonate with cops and crime-fiction fans alike
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
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