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.
Lt. Julia Clasby shares her experiences as a female officer and mother, offering insight and advice to help women in law enforcement navigate their path into leadership roles
I believe the American police officer holds the greatest profession in the world, and I would like to impart five actionable items to help you lead an exceptional life as a cop
With 24 years in policing, Isabel McDonald brings the compassion, dedication and empathy of a former funeral service director to her role as a K-9 officer and peer support advocate
Homicides dropped by 20%, while the number of shootings decreased from 672 in 2021 to around 440 this year
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The new wage increase ups the starting pay to $62,400 per year, which is the biggest raise for state troopers in two decades
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The agency has spearheaded creative recruiting efforts, including virtual career fairs and advertising for candidates before movie screenings
Officials said the firing of a key official in charge of implementing reforms “sent a demoralizing message” to police
Take a deep dive into the hot button topics impacting policing nationwide with Policing Matters host Jim Dudley and his guest Janay Gasparini
The deputies work six, 12-hour shifts per month; the board recently approved funding to hire four more reserve deputies
The proposed change was prompted after an officer, now facing charges for an in-custody death, exhibited signs of a mental breakdown at the academy
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