Police Jobs & Careers
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The 2023 law set aside money to expedite training for Washington State Patrol recruits who are already certified law enforcement officers
The city council budgeted funding for 720 officers this year, but 296 positions remain unfilled
Currently, the Minneapolis Police Department is grappling with a shortage of over 200 officers, having lost 40% of its force in the past four years
LAPD leaders explore the agency’s efforts to integrate wireless and fiber with legacy information systems over the past four years
One New Hampshire department is offering a $15K bonus for all lateral moves
From developing performance objectives and lesson plans to embracing different teaching methods, here’s how to prepare the next generation of police trainers
“You’re like a zombie. You’re not even coherent. You’re kind of just going through motions.”
If you are a trainer tasked with introducing a new skill, a competent demonstration isn’t just a good idea, it is a crucial component of your delivery
The department predicts it will lose 77 officers by end of year due to retirements and resignations, pushing the vacancy rate above 40%
The number is more than double that of the previous four years
Officers with 19 years of service credit will receive $18K a year to remain with the department and the agency will pick up 100% of the officers’ medical benefits
Fort Worth officer Buddy Calzada, who was the star of the video, shares how the project came about
Sixteen officers retook psychological exams and were cleared for active duty again after passing them
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