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.
As policing came under fire in 2020, Abby Ellsworth launched a podcast to give officers a safe place to tell their stories — and to remind the public of the humanity behind the badge
Building a positive off-duty identity, like Sgt. Andre Thomas’ work as a Sea World dolphin trainer, is vital for long-term wellness in public safety.
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, attendees used live exercises — from QR code polls to a shared Google Doc — to surface challenges and capture solutions for school safety
How to use recruitment messaging and leverage new technology to attract, hire, onboard and retain top talent
Do you have a leader within your department that’s capable of turning your team into an elite unit? Try looking in the mirror
Here are 10 falsehoods I have heard in the past that I hope are not getting passed on to another generation of young recruits
An FTO’s skills sharpen and grow stronger while teaching other LEOs
The ambush killings of Officers Anthony Wallace and Matthew Tokuoka gave recruits a sobering introduction to the reality of sacrifice in policing
Resources for a successful start to a law enforcement career, from the academy physical test and beyond
Learn how to walk out of the written test with confidence with these preparation tips
If you feel you are policing in an untenable environment, avoid doing anything rash and irreversible without first considering all your options
Retired Chicago police officer Leatrice Woody’s memoir is a blueprint for law enforcement career success and the importance of love for the job, people and community
When poor practices are modeled, the consequences can be long-lasting; here’s how leadership can step in early to set new officers up for success
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