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.
FTOs would do well to incorporate Peelian principle #7 in their training
Maintaining your situational awareness will provide good judgment, clear analysis, and proper decisions as you face the tactical challenges of a barricaded gunmen
Understanding how non-covered pensions reduce your Social Security benefits and what you might do about it could save you thousands of dollars
As part of “Operation Bold Blue Line,” the state will allow departments to expedite certification for lateral transfers down to 8 weeks
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Explore 2022’s most compelling recruitment messages from police agencies across the nation – all vying for the best talent
However, as the post-pandemic hiring surge levels out, the rate of female officers being hired has begun to fall significantly
In addition to a decertification process, agencies need funding to address the recruitment and retention crisis
If signed into law, it would provide $60 million in grants each year to “smaller” law enforcement agencies, from 2023 to 2027
Personnel feel unrecognized, many do not trust agency leaders and few are willing to recommend their career to others. How can we fix this?
Council members nixed only one major request: a $12 million proposal to cover the cost of officers’ health insurance
‘We can’t just create officers': City council sounds alarm about Pittsburgh’s shrinking police force
“I’m just going to assume we’re going to lose the same number [of officers] next year, which will put us at 725,” a councilmember said
Video of the incident from the rookie officer’s body camera has been released by police
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