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.
The move to longer shifts can allow departments to put more officers on the streets during peak times and alleviate staffing shortages, a study by the Policing Institute found
As law enforcement agencies face a dual crisis of attracting new recruits and retaining seasoned officers, the sharing of real-world experiences and strategies is vital
As officer departures outpace recruitment, the bill aims to streamline the application process and reduce turnaround times to attract more candidates
A champion of rural law enforcement, Dias is working to document violence against LEOs serving in rural and remote locations
Officers will essentially live at the police station for two days and then have four days off
Despite bonuses, raises and recruitment marketing, the agency is seeing less than half as many candidates as in 2019
How to better train trainers to meet the needs of today’s police recruits
Turns out not every cop is a recruiter; here’s how to focus on those officers who will recommend a law enforcement career
A three-year program teaches Toledo high schoolers about careers in public safety
Sgt. Matt Karges is a fourth-generation officer whose family has served at the same department consecutively and with each new generation simultaneously
The bonuses are in addition to a 2% cost-of-living raise
The U.S. territory has become an increasingly popular place for police recruiting
A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing
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