Police Jobs & Careers
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Here’s what to expect if you decide to take the path of a Special Weapons and Tactics operator
The 2023 law set aside money to expedite training for Washington State Patrol recruits who are already certified law enforcement officers
The city council budgeted funding for 720 officers this year, but 296 positions remain unfilled
“The police department is held together with duct tape and overtime,” union officials said
The team members will not be armed or drive in a police vehicle, but they will be trained in evidence documentation and filing of police reports
Lori Lightfoot’s speech during a graduation and promotion ceremony was met with criticism from the PD, the city’s leaders and fallen officers’ family members
Assume that anything you carry or wear will be scrutinized. Adjust what you wear accordingly.
Having the foundation of a solid street officer with an excellent reputation, mixed in with specific training tailored for the role is key to success
“This exodus is the result of cops in the prime of their careers deciding they have had enough,” Patrick Lynch, Police Benevolent Association president, said
There have been 83 homicides in the city through July 23; the unit has 18 officers, but should have 38
The program was launched this month and employs officers who transitioned from correctional duties to assist on ambulance calls as needed
“I think there’s more pressure on chiefs than before. It’s been a tough few years in law enforcement,” one chief said
The “Join the CHP 1,000" campaign is just one example of how the California Highway Patrol is building the next generation of officers to fill its ranks
