Training & Careers

Vallejo, CA, Police Department
Years of Vallejo police understaffing led to the city to declare a state of emergency in 2023, and while the department has seen gains, a council member told the chief to vigorously pursue recruitment efforts.
Years of Vallejo police understaffing led to the city to declare a state of emergency in 2023, and while the department has seen gains, a council member told the chief to vigorously...
Nov. 7, 2025
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, Police Department
“We will seek the best and the brightest to fill our ranks. 'When we get to zero vacancies, … I’m going to ask for more officers so that we can better serve this community,' says incoming Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson.
Nov. 3, 2025
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A new plan finalized by outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams would fund a NYPD hiring increase that would put the department at 40,000 officers.
Oct. 31, 2025
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Lindsay first experimented with a charging suspect scenario at a walking pace. Even at this pace, our test subject Bobby Jones could cover 21 feet within the time parameter.
Oct. 28, 2025
Houston Police Department
The numbers of the Houston Police Department's cadet classes—the most recent class has over 70 cadets, following on the heels of a 78-person class—are a big increase from recruiting before the agency's new contract.
Oct. 27, 2025
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A Montana sheriff is restarting a first responder medical certification program so that deputies have that important training to help short-staffed rural EMS agencies on calls.
Oct. 27, 2025
Seattle Police Department
The new contract between Seattle and its largest police union, which still needs to be approved by the city council, also would free crisis responders to answer calls without the help of armed officers.
Oct. 23, 2025
Dane County, WI, Sheriff's Office
Under a proposed budget measure, nearly 30 positions would be cut from the Dane County Sheriff's Office, reducing coverage and response times in rural parts of the county, says Cross Plains' town chair.
Oct. 21, 2025
Fremont, CA, Police Department | San Francisco Police Department
A digital billboard truck in front of the Fremont, CA, Police Department touted the San Francisco Police Department's wages and benefits for lateral hires in an aggressive recruiting move that has upset some officials.
Oct. 17, 2025

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