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.
In today’s environment, proactive officers who embrace the 95 percenter mindset are essential to restoring public trust and making a meaningful impact on community safety
At MCON 2024, veterans shared their experiences transitioning from military service to roles in law enforcement, EMS and firefighting
Can a children’s book help prepare a family for the consequences of trauma-focused career fields?
Gov. Josh Shapiro: “Making our communities safer starts with ensuring PDs are well-staffed, well-funded, well-trained and well-equipped”
Boosting pay and pensions, increasing benefits for childcare and college tuition were some recommendations
Moving to another agency can be trading up. Just be sure your decision is made with sound reasoning and careful consideration
Larry Scirotto was fired in March 2022 amid allegations he promoted minority officers based on skin color
Chief Michel Moore and two recruitment officers will talk about working for the department after baseball
Chief Steve Forker said a third of his officers have left gone to other departments
Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
Today’s candidates aren’t looking for the same things they used to
One council member said he didn’t want Jason Kuzik, then 52, because he was “getting close to retirement”
At a consent decree hearing on Tuesday, federal monitors said the NOPD is backsliding when it comes to court-ordered reforms around staffing
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