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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

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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

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

Columns

Embracing the Suck: How to make the best of bad situations Brian Willis - If I Knew Then...

Embracing the Suck: How to make the best of bad situations

Embracing the Suck puts you in control of your thoughts, your responses and your life - Full Story

Exclusives

Saving lives in the tactical space: Using the 'Casualty Collection Point'

Saving lives in the tactical space: Using the 'Casualty Collection Point'

The option of Casualty Collection Point (CCP) is no different in its utilitarian approach than any other trained tactic. - Full Story

Exclusives

On patrol on April Fool’s

On patrol on April Fool’s

Right or wrong — and certain instances of our brotherhood’s antics were wrong by all standards — a measure of 'cop humor' ensured we were a tight-knit shift. - Full Story

Videos

Canadian Mounted Police release "It Gets Better" video

The RCMP is the latest group to release a "It Gets Better" video, aimed at gay and lesbian youths, encouraging them to deal with the struggles of adolescence.

Photos

Cops in US armed forces face discrimination at home

Cops in US armed forces face discrimination at home

This Memorial Day, let's remember our LE heroes killed in wars overseas, and resolve to help cops returning from battle who must fight to right a variety of departmental wrongs. (AP Image) Understanding USERRA

Tips

Blue on Blue: Remember LEOSA and blue on gray

Blue on Blue: Remember LEOSA and blue on gray

On NewYear’s Day 2012, an incident stirred me to finally do something about the problem of blue-on-blue... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only



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