Police Jobs & Careers
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As pension reforms raise the retirement age, police officers encounter greater physical demands — here are strategies for agencies to address these challenges
Twenty-three candidates will be given the opportunity to take a new psychological test as the city reviews the evaluation process to ensure fairness
The survey looks at three key areas: opportunity and competition, law enforcement training requirements, and job hazards and protections
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
Vacancies piled up during the pandemic when the academy temporarily closed but attrition continued
The best way to break the cycle is to resist spending beyond your means
Police chiefs across the Bay State say civil service requirements and low pay are some of the biggest challenges
The change gets rid of a longstanding policy that required the chief to hire within the agency
Negotiating individual contracts would let police avoid yearly budget fluctuations, said union president Brendan Leavy
A police consultant audits and analyzes a department to help improve its overall performance and efficiency
Departments say it’s been a logistical challenge to complete the training required under new police reforms
