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.
Professional staff play a vital role in police operations. Explore why their professional development is essential for advancing policing practices and improving community relations
State Training Director Hank Prim discusses how shifting from a high-stress, military-style police academy to a more collegial and problem-based learning environment is critical for preparing officers to best serve their communities
Documenting your experience as a police officer and how it can effectively translate to a job in the private sector is essential — follow these steps for success
Officials say that civil service testing has become a hindrance in attempts to recruit and hire officers in a timely manner
Ntumba Lusamba, who came to America after spending 11 years in a refugee camp, was recently sworn into the Fargo Police Department
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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
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