Police Jobs & Careers
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Youth may bring scrutiny, but embracing growth and learning can turn it into a strength
According to the “What Cops Want in 2024" survey, officers are experiencing unprecedented levels of fatigue and burnout
DOJ grant funds S.D. agency’s summer internship program to spark interest in law enforcement careers
“The real intent of this is to get kids ages 18 to 21 interested in law enforcement and keep them in that career.”
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
The complaint states policies and procedures have imposed “unfounded, unwarranted and overly severe and disparate penalties” for people of color
Officers are under unprecedented stress, working long hours and in many cases feeling little support
While the Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association is the new kid on the block, its ranks are building fast
Measure 114 would require a permit from law enforcement, safety training and a background check before a gun purchase
Not only do many veterans find law enforcement appealing but employers are typically eager to hire former military personnel
The mayor has already committed nearly $195M in government funding on police perks, a plan intended to retain officers
More than 30 girls received hands-on instruction and learned how to use equipment that police and fire use every day
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