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.
If you’re losing applicants, stretching hiring timelines or watching academy classes shrink, this guide outlines what agencies are doing to rebuild their staffing pipeline
If you are a law enforcement leader — or aspire to be — here is an experience-proven list of what cops want from their leaders
From mental health to retirement planning, readers share what rookies often don’t see coming
Meet Detective Leticia Johnson, a Logan City Police Department school resource officer recognized as the 2025 National School Resource Officer of the Year
She didn’t start with a plan. She didn’t feel ready. But she figured it out. This is the advice Redick gives now — not as a checklist, but as a reflection on what it really takes to lead
A policing career isn’t about surviving each stage but using every step — from the academy to command — to grow into the leader you were meant to be
Ten professional development principles supervisors consistently look for when selecting officers for narcotics assignments.
Today’s candidates expect speed, simplicity and a mobile experience – here’s how to stay ahead
Police TV shows in the 1960s tried to balance authenticity, entertainment and the shifting expectations of what police work should look like
In a profession defined by crisis and action, it’s the calm, compassionate responses that leave the deepest marks on the people we serve
Their advantages can include culture, development and a personalized experience
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