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.
For Jaron Lockridge, filmmaking is more than just a creative outlet; it’s a way to cope with the stresses of his job
Set the scene, by introducing the people, property and other information before it is discussed
There will be both ups and downs, but you will meet incredible people and work with some of the best folks on the planet
Six officers who resigned over the past year said the department’s lack of a traditional pension was a primary motivation
The review found that these officers perform duties that in other cities are done by civilians
“This partnership is vital as LVMPD works to recruit diverse, qualified candidates for the position of police and corrections officer.”
The deal would bump starting officers’ annual salaries from $43K to $53K
After scoring three viral hits with “Star Wars” productions, the agency is now taking an approach more akin to a used car dealership
“Now more than ever, these efforts are essential in maintaining our public safety workforce, and this investment will help us do that.”
If confirmed, Brian O’Hara will take over a department some city leaders and community members had sought to abolish in recent years
Eleven officers were sworn in moments after the town manager pleaded with elected officials to delay the department’s launch
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Maria Yturria becomes the first Hispanic officer to hold the second-highest rank in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s 200-plus-year history
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