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.
Sniper is not an easy position to obtain, so you’d better be prepared to stay the course and try again
The public expects police to be professionals — police agencies should expect no less from the psychologists who evaluate their personnel
Police candidates who understand what the psych exam is really about can stress less
These six steps have produced proven results – they can help you too
The department’s exit interviews unveiled officers left the APD to join other law enforcement agencies with a take-home car program
Officials hope that redeploying more officers to street patrols and hiring civilians for many department jobs, the tide will begin to turn
Some of the candidates may not pass the background check
The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety
Your legacy doesn’t evolve through want or desire – it evolves from what you do
The complaint states policies and procedures have imposed “unfounded, unwarranted and overly severe and disparate penalties” for people of color
Officers are under unprecedented stress, working long hours and in many cases feeling little support
While the Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association is the new kid on the block, its ranks are building fast
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