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.
The transition from idealistic rookie to cynical veteran often includes withdrawing from friendships and activities outside of law enforcement
Inconsistent schedules, long shifts and lack of personal time are pushing officers to the limit, impacting wellness and performance
Whether it’s fitness, hobbies or spending time with non-LE friends, finding balance is key to staying sharp both on and off duty
Police leaders would be wise to cultivate the intrinsic skills and talents of their officers in purposeful ways to fortify meaningful connections with communities
Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant announced that the four new deputy chiefs will begin their new roles in February
After everything that’s happened in recent years, we still have people willing to wear the badge. Here’s why
Portland police hired 80 new officers in the past year, but more than half of them haven’t started due to lack of training academies
The city will now pay most NOPD officers at least the same $50 per hour wage that they had offered to the auxiliary officers
The department needs at least six police officers to staff a midnight patrol, but they currently only have two
The hope is that implementing the Citizen Online Reporting Portal will ease deputies’ heavy workload and save the county money
A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency
The deputy does everything from delivering furniture to struggling families to fixing broken fences
Known informally as the “bounce program,” it allows the chief of police to bring retired officers back for up to a year
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