Hiring & Promotion

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.
“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...
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
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
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
Dallas Police Department
Between October 2024 and the end of September, the Dallas Police Department hired 330 recruits and officers, and the latest recruit class is the second-largest in the agency's history.
Oct. 15, 2025
Flint, MI, Police Department
A $1.5 million grant from the Michigan Department of Treasury will let the Flint Police Department offer $7,000 recruitment bonuses for new officer who have already been through training.
Oct. 14, 2025
Moss Point, MS, Police Department
In his resignation letter weeks before his final day on the job, former Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said his dedication to the city was no longer enough to overcome a lack of support from leaders.
Oct. 8, 2025

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