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.
When this source of struggle in your personal life is no longer an issue, you can be more effective on the job
By creating a budget, you can break the overtime cycle and give yourself a fighting chance to not only get your head above water, but to improve your financial wellbeing
This book offers a step-by-step guide for law enforcement professionals on how to land a job at a college or university
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Your nametag, department patch and badge are the most important aspects of your uniforms and represent much more than metal and fabric
Many agencies have dropped degree requirements in recent years because of recruitment difficulties
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
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