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 agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Neuroscience, life experience and officer performance suggest it’s time to rethink the minimum hiring age
After four days stationed deep in the canyon, Ranger Malerie Mento hikes out — balancing law enforcement and emergency medicine along one of the park’s most challenging patrol beats
As a police officer you have a unique opportunity to change someone’s life for the better by taking the time to care and to truly protect and serve
What does it take to become a police officer? A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job
Using first person makes your reports more clear and easy to read
There are some simple ways you can improve your police reports without having to go back to school
A second act in service: A retired police chief’s promise to serve before, during and after the call
Michael Begonis, Verizon Frontline’s chief of staff and Police1 Got Your Six list honoree, is being celebrated during Police Week for his role in helping law enforcement agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis
USBP says more than 34,000 people sought agent jobs from January through April, a 44% jump over the same period last year
Officer Isabel McDonald wrote a poem to help families find comfort and closure in the words their loved ones can no longer say
SWAT officers realize that their experience on a SWAT team makes them a better overall police officer
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