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.
Tips for police officers in their quest to make the SWAT team in their department
There are several traits you need to be a good SWAT officer
Here’s what to expect if you decide to take the path of a Special Weapons and Tactics operator
The armed suspect allegedly shot another individual during an argument at a gas station and fled the scene before encountering the officers
The report identified flaws including haphazard deployment based on gut decisions, outdated technology and using sworn officers to perform admin tasks
The city is launching the $30M campaign with hopes of drawing out-of-state officers, funding student recruitment and witness protection programs
In a new study, fewer than 20% of officers reported seeking work outside of policing; however, recruitment and retention continues to challenge departments
The program includes signing bonuses for recruits, funds for relocation expenses, pay raises and bonuses, in addition to adoption support for officers
The proposal request states the city wants to know how big the division of police needs to be to “effectively and efficiently serve” Cleveland
“A lot of the officers wanted to have beards, and as an administrator, I’m just trying to change with the times,” said New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert
“I establish trust by being consistent, starting with a phone call, visiting their schools, going to events – it’s about consistency.”
The retroactive pay and salary increases for 2019-2021 covers about 850 officers and retirees
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