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For you to come out on top, you will be a blend of having the chops and showing up as your best-presented self
In this Police1 webinar short, Andy Borrello discusses key online resources to prep for your oral board interview
In this Police1 webinar short, Andy Borrello discusses the power of a tactical pause
There are certain universal qualities that have proven successful among law enforcement professionals who have successfully been promoted to lieutenant
The ruling comes about six months after a judge said the way the police sergeant promotional test was run resulted in lower scores for Black and Latino officers
This 60-minute presentation provides unique approaches to enable you to be more competitive in your promotional testing efforts
Everyone they’re talking to can likely do the job – here’s how to make yourself stand out
Try this new approach to help candidates sparkle, not stumble
You do not have to be a great public speaker, but you must show effective composure, dignity and confidence and not have distracting mannerisms or verbal habits
List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
Higher education has many benefits for law enforcement – here’s how to realize them while you work
The complaint states policies and procedures have imposed “unfounded, unwarranted and overly severe and disparate penalties” for people of color
Leaders often make the mistake of categorizing personnel according to past performance and assignment
His levels of needs can be applied to work environments to help personnel thrive
Maria Yturria becomes the first Hispanic officer to hold the second-highest rank in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s 200-plus-year history
Focus on developing the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, not just on achieving the rank
Assume that anything you carry or wear will be scrutinized. Adjust what you wear accordingly.
Having the foundation of a solid street officer with an excellent reputation, mixed in with specific training tailored for the role is key to success
In 2021, Black troopers accused the agency of racism and discrimination, pointing to disparities in discipline and promotions
An organizational behavior lecturer breaks down ways officers can become more comfortable and be confident when speaking in front of an interview panel
The first step is developing the right mindset. Here’s how to do it
The lawsuit alleges discrimination, including a policy that limits promotions to only vaccinated workers
A lawsuit alleges that Officer Matt Dillon, 39, is “a known ally and political supporter of the mayor”
An investigation supported allegations that the chief made promotions based on race, gender and sexual orientation, with a minority-first agenda
Not all relevant experiences are formal accolades. Informal accomplishments are just as important to show you’re ready for promotion
Navigating a career in law enforcement takes time, planning and reflection. Here’s how to do it
The first question to ask is, “Are you emotionally and professionally ready to move up the command ladder?”
Raters are looking for you to connect the dots between your current and past assignments to the next promotional role so you stand out from crowd