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.
How to be successful from your first day at the police academy through graduation day
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
In 2021, Black troopers accused the agency of racism and discrimination, pointing to disparities in discipline and promotions
Ask yourself what leadership approach works best within the culture of your department
The city would become the first in the nation with a childcare center for children of police personnel
Mayor Bruce Harrell aims to hire 500 new cops in the next five years to combat a “crisis level” staffing shortage
Strategies to leverage how new recruits best learn and respond to training
“We’re doing the best we can, and we are doing far and beyond what we can,” a deputy said
If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out
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Police recruits in Virginia take to the beach for an early morning PT session
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