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.
Professional staff play a vital role in police operations. Explore why their professional development is essential for advancing policing practices and improving community relations
State Training Director Hank Prim discusses how shifting from a high-stress, military-style police academy to a more collegial and problem-based learning environment is critical for preparing officers to best serve their communities
Documenting your experience as a police officer and how it can effectively translate to a job in the private sector is essential — follow these steps for success
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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