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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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Boston bombings: 6 things cops know that most Americans don't Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. - Passion for the Job

Boston bombings: 6 things cops know that most Americans don't

I do not want to be counted among the journalists who — in the necessary chatter of avoiding de... - Full Story

Columns

Watching Boston 'work together' made me proud to be a police officer Fred Leland - Staying Oriented

Watching Boston 'work together' made me proud to be a police officer

After the Boston marathon bombings, parallel evolution allowed ALL to work together in an effective way — this is something we need to understand and leverage for the future - Full Story

News

Law enforcement 2.0: How to build your virtual police department

An effective partnership with your community today means an awareness and a unique media presence - Full Story

News

Embattled Nev. police chief abruptly fired

The chief suspected he would be confronted when returning to work after a lengthy family leave - Full Story

Exclusives

A trainer's nemesis: That [bleeping] cell phone!

A trainer's nemesis: That [bleeping] cell phone!

Whatever the trainer does, he or she must acknowledge the reality of modern students' addiction to digital devices. - Full Story

Exclusives

Getting what you 'expect' from your police pupils

Getting what you 'expect' from your police pupils

Trainers have the responsibility to have high expectations for all our students, and to learn how to get the best out of each. - Full Story

Videos

A look inside Kentucky State Police

KSP Tv returns for episode 3: A "Drive Thru" of the Drivers Testing Branch. Captain Fred Williams gives us a tour of the inter workings of his department and the different responsibilities KSP has in regards to Standard Operators, Commercial Vehicles, and Motorcycle riders.

Photos

NJ city to rehire 14 laid-off cops

NJ city to rehire 14 laid-off cops

Camden Mayor Dana Redd stands with Chief Scott Thomson in April 2011 as she announces the rehire of 50 LEOs. The city is now bringing back more cops. (AP Photo)
Using federal grant money

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NYC Police Commissioner for mayor?

NYC Police Commissioner for mayor?

He denies any inclination to run for mayor, but an NYC poll shows voters want Police Commissioner Ray Kelly for the job (AP Image). Beat top contenders



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