Police Jobs & Careers
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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
“If our officers cannot be safe, then there’s no way that our city will be safe,” said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell
The town will have to decide whether to rebuild the police department or extend a contract with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal would allow former officers, firefighters and EMTs to fill the gaps in K-12 classrooms
This two-week POST-certified SWAT school provides training for different agencies in the region
“If you leave prior to two calendar years, you’re going to reimburse us,” said Police Chief Charlie Stiegelmeyer
Today’s candidate pool wants immediate gratification. The idea of applying for a job that may take up to 12 months or longer to secure is unfathomable
What happens when there aren’t enough police officers to handle calls for service? Our citizens and the community suffer
The department hopes the change will attract new recruits who may have been apprehensive about applying due to tattoo restrictions
“I learned a lot about the community. I learned a lot about the officers,” one teen said
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