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.
Using conflict can reduce the departmental politics that tend to plague our organizations and keep us from getting real work done
With young talent at the wheel, the possibilities are endless
Doug Shoemaker discussed transitioning from policing to new fields, particularly the private sector
Nearly 80% of respondents in the election season poll stated they lack confidence in the current council’s approach to improving public safety
Funds will help the department with technology and records upgrades, as well as support recruitment, retention and training
What should the law enforcement profession make of a recent request from New Hampshire police chiefs to change fitness testing for LEOs?
The loss of night shift patrols came from a 6% budget cut, drop in staffing and the elimination of a shift
Bill passed to lower minimum hiring age brings a new detention deputy to Lexington County
State senate bill tries to deal with the shortage of officers by changing only the minimum age
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%
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