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.
With 24 years in policing, Isabel McDonald brings the compassion, dedication and empathy of a former funeral service director to her role as a K-9 officer and peer support advocate
McDonald explains a typical day as a K-9 officer for the Seaport Operations Bureau, what her K-9, Bentley, is responsible for while on duty and how her role has evolved over her 24-year career
Professional staff play a vital role in police operations. Explore why their professional development is essential for advancing policing practices and improving community relations
The proposal request states the city wants to know how big the division of police needs to be to “effectively and efficiently serve” Cleveland
“A lot of the officers wanted to have beards, and as an administrator, I’m just trying to change with the times,” said New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert
“I establish trust by being consistent, starting with a phone call, visiting their schools, going to events – it’s about consistency.”
The retroactive pay and salary increases for 2019-2021 covers about 850 officers and retirees
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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
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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
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