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The Police Careers and Advancement topic page offers expert advice for officers to follow that can enable a steady rise through the ranks. From the day they enter the academy to the day they “pull the pin” the path is strewn with career-killing pitfalls, so visit this page often for a freshly updated roadmap to success.
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NY town mourns death of young off-duty cop

Frederick Garrasi III had only been on the force for 2 years when he was hit by a vehicle on his motorcycle - Full Story

News

Oakland, Calif. police chief steps down, cites health

Oakland, Calif. police chief steps down, cites health

Chief Howard Jordan abruptly told his officers and the city administrator that effective immediately he is on medical leave - Full Story

Columns

Learning from the case of Marine veteran James Brower Lance Eldridge - All Law Enforcement is Local

Learning from the case of Marine veteran James Brower

The NYPD has been, on the whole, a generous veteran employer - Full Story

Columns

PTSD and police: Hiring and retaining war veterans in our ranks Lance Eldridge - All Law Enforcement is Local

PTSD and police: Hiring and retaining war veterans in our ranks

Ensure that your PD doesn’t fall prey to sensationalist and politicized reporting on PTSD by anti-war media, which otherwise may influence hiring decisions in risk-averse departments - Full Story

Exclusives

Leader or manager? You make the choice

Leader or manager? You make the choice

Somehow in law enforcement we have taken the mindset of ‘customer service’ to the extreme, causing some chiefs to believe they are managers, instead of leaders - Full Story

Exclusives

Tips for police interaction with combat veterans

Tips for police interaction with combat veterans

Please keep in mind that our combat veterans fought for our freedom, and we owe them a debt of gratitude, praise, and thanks. - Full Story

Videos

P1 Weekly Update for 02/08/13

This week, Dave Smith recaps the good and the bad, including the rescue of a hostage from an Alabama bunker, the manhunt for an Ex-LAPD cop, and the death of a paralyzed officer.

Tips

Video: Dangers of shake-n-bake meth

In this video tactical tip, former DEA Agent Robert Penal demonstrates all the ingredients necessary... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

Tips

Staying sane by talking to yourself

It’s four in the morning and I’m on call. The ringtone on my cell for dispatch makes me start... - Full Story



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Police Jobs and Careers Columnists

Staying Oriented Staying Oriented
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Recruiting the 21st Century Police Officer Recruiting the 21st Century Police Officer
with Sgt. Joe Binns