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.
Sniper is not an easy position to obtain, so you’d better be prepared to stay the course and try again
The public expects police to be professionals — police agencies should expect no less from the psychologists who evaluate their personnel
Police candidates who understand what the psych exam is really about can stress less
A veteran LEO reminds a young officer to always remember those responders who remained constant, controlled and calm in the midst of chaos
“Nice try, East Point Police. B+ for effort! Thanks for playing,” the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office wrote
The officers, who work as plant managers performing tasks like emptying the trash, will now instead return to regular enforcement duties
The new guidelines are “designed to help make policing a more compelling career path for women,” acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin said
“The officers here, they work hard, they put their lives in danger,” Lou Ferrigno said
The move comes after an off-duty officer was involved in a shooting incident with two suspected gunmen over the weekend
The clarification comes after Mayor LaToya Cantrell said the cancellation might become a possibility due to officer shortage
Leaders of small departments said rural towns often have more difficulty hiring officers than larger, better-funded cities
U.S. policymakers may want to take note of the approaches adopted by England, Wales and Australia to achieve nationally integrated and intentional police education
More than 800 officers and civilian employees have set retirement dates within the next four years after enrolling in the city’s deferred pension program
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