Police Jobs & Careers
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How to transition from a law enforcement career to the private sector
An officer with these signs is putting themselves, their partner and their community at risk
Jasur Talipov turned his volunteer experience at a police department into “Trust the Badge,” a nonprofit and podcast that challenges negative perceptions of law enforcement
An internal audit revealed that each was hired despite falling short of psychological testing standards
The decision comes as the town nears the start-up date for its own police department, which is expected in February
Marcus Applefield, 26, wanted to become a sheriff’s deputy after suffering a life-altering injury
The NOPD currently has 971 officers, a “historical low,” according to one report
The measure, which would provide $300 million over five years to PDs with no more than 125 officers, was one of several policing bills passed
Footage shows a panic-stricken mother asking the recruits for help after failed attempts to remove her disabled son from a locked car
Hundreds of officers are out on injury claims, meaning the force is nearly 1,300 officers short of its full complement of 6,380
Recruits must still pass a drug test if selected for the academy and abstain from drug use while employed
“By investing in our law enforcement agencies and peace officers, we’re investing in the safety of our citizens,” said Governor DeWine
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