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 one fundamental component critical for effective police investigations is thoroughness
Peer support and other confidential resources are a first step toward accountability and treatment for officers struggling with substance misuse
Forging partnerships with faculty members at local colleges and universities can have a direct impact on the quality of officer candidates in your region
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After attending “too many” police funerals, LAPD homicide detective Pierce Brooks compiled a list of errors that were being repeatedly committed in officer-down cases
The easiest way to make sense of how to be successful at this is to simply recognize you’re the new guy
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
Police explorer and youth cadet programs are perfect for young people interested in law enforcement; here’s what you need to know
Above all else, remember that if at first you don’t succeed, try again — harder
Cash payouts may look like a retention solution, but they drain budgets, hurt morale and attract the wrong people
New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt’s words resonate for law enforcement today as much as they did a century ago
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