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Police Jobs and Careers

Police Jobs and Careers — 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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Chicago to boost police force by 500 officers, promote hundreds - Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to hire 500 additional police officers, promote hundreds of cops to sergeant and detective, and spend more on programs that help at-risk youth
Anonymous NM donor prevents law enforcement pay cuts - Salaries were going to be cut by at least 10 percent, but a donor came forward and ensured wages would stay the same
Succession planning for law enforcement - In this video, Doug Wyllie discusses the value of succession planning for law enforcement leaders with Manuel Ovalle.
Should dispatchers be officially classified as first responders? - 911 call takers and dispatchers are not considered first responders according to the Office of Management and Budget
NM police union: Paid leave cut for officers in military - Police officers serving in the guard or reserves are only receiving 150 of their allotted 420 hours for military leave
Lawyer: Lesbian SC police chief was fired illegally - Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore's lawyer said she was fired in retaliation for getting an outside agency to investigate a sexual harassment complaint
NYPD to review officer overtime pay - Chief of Department James O'Neil is reviewing overtime pay for cops suspected of wrongdoing, but is not expected to eliminate overtime for those on modified duty
Letter from the new P1 Senior Editor: An introduction - It's an amazing opportunity to join PoliceOne’s editorial team to serve and support law enforcement officers
Under pressure, Sacramento police chief plans to step down - Police Chief Sam Somers Jr., a 33-year veteran, announced he will retire in December from the Sacramento Police Department
Ga. governor plans to boost officer pay - The plan would raise the median salary of state officers by about $8,000 and would require four additional hours of annual training
Why police recruits need to be trained to be more than just warriors or guardians - If one truly understands the multiple roles of an officer, they will also understand the roles are not mutually exclusive and can coexist at the same time
5 historical quotes cops can use on patrol - Consider the following quotes, and how they may help guide you in your career — and in life
15 years after 9/11: The ‘lone actor’ is a significant terrorist threat today - While al Qaeda has been all but dismantled, ISIS is on the rise overseas, and there is another (and less-detectable) threat that has emerged — the radicalized lone-actor who resides in the United States
As homicides rise, Chicago mayor looks to hire more cops - Many have pushed Mayor Rahm Emanuel to hire more officers, saying the city needs to go beyond hiring only enough to replace those who are retiring
Dallas Police Chief David Brown announces retirement - After 33 years with the DPD, Chief Brown will retire in October
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