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.
Agency leadership needs to trust the judgment of training personnel and deal with small problems before they become big ones
Union leaders say the annual WalletHub survey is “flawed and misleading” and ignores several critical issues faced by officers daily
As pension reforms raise the retirement age, police officers encounter greater physical demands — here are strategies for agencies to address these challenges
For Officer Macarena Garner, becoming an RTO is a dream fulfilled
Focus on developing the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, not just on achieving the rank
Deputy Devin Williams Jr.'s mother said her son had been in a romantic relationship with Maria Tran and he believed she was unmarried
Officials will offer raises for all officers, free healthcare and $30,000 in incentive payments for new hires
Deputy Toya Adams worked her way from the jail kitchen to a sheriff’s deputy
The firings come as Susan Hutson has faced a rocky start to her term, with two deaths at the jail, a series of stabbings and an inmate takeover of a jail pod
The deputy was wanted in the fatal shootings of a husband and wife — less than two hours after finishing an OT shift
Guardian House, a 66-unit complex, will have reduced rents for first responders who meet certain income requirements
Following these tips today is an investment that will improve police officer morale, retention and perceptions tomorrow
Prepare for impending generational change in the ranks with the adoption of shared leadership practices and delegating authority
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