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.
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke recently responded to a call involving an armed suspect himself because there were no deputies available to send to the scene
The sold-out event attracted over 700 attendees and featured dozens of sessions focusing on crime prevention, community relations and professional development
Ceremony
“This is the first police building in the 104-year history of Severance,” Police Chief Ken Chavez said. “I hope you take pride in it”
The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
Meet Lieutenant Jackie Pearson, a 26-year officer and resilience instructor at Fort Collins Police Services in Colorado
Agencies must review career development processes and programs to ensure they have a positive impact on job satisfaction and professional development
A chance encounter at a fast-food joint led to a friendship and a career in law enforcement
It is important to recognize how individual officers respond to trauma
The video mixes humor and real stories from Colonie police officers to connect with potential new recruits
Data from a recent CARFAX for Police report highlights vehicle theft trends
“We can only steal from each other for so long.”
From enabling applicants to sign up on the spot to prioritizing officer wellness, Oregon’s largest police agency has reinvigorated its recruitment strategy
Using professional staff and community partners to facilitate police reform
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