Police officers generally work in city-run police departments under the authority of appointed chiefs, while sheriff’s deputies report to sheriffs and operate within countywide departments. This difference in oversight is a central aspect of the sheriffs vs. police divide. What areas do police departments and sheriffs serve?
In addition to the signing bonus, Fremont has rolled out several programs aimed at enhancing police recruitment and retention. These include an expedited hiring and training program for lateral officers, a double-overtime pilot program and longevity pay for officers with eight or more years of service.
By Police1 Staff For the fourth consecutive year, the Police1 editorial team reviewed dozens of police recruitment videos to identify the top 10 that redefined law enforcement recruitment in 2024. Featuring authentic storytelling, cinematic visuals and compelling calls to action, this year’s selections are sure to inspire the next generation of police officers. We asked Police1 readers which ...
Police 10 codes are a common form of communication for LEOs. And while some departments are beginning to favor plain English over 10 codes, it’s still an important language to learn. Below is a fully comprehensive list of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) 10 codes. What are police codes?
July 5, 2025 PERF survey shows police staffing increased slightly in 2024 but still lower than 2019 PERF members, Last year, PERF shared information with you about our members’ staffing trends from 2019 through 2023. The survey results below include updated information through 2024. Respondents reported their overall sworn staffing numbers were 0.4 percent higher on January 1, 2025, than on ...
50 states, 50 police heroes: How cops made an impact in 2023 See how law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism to create some good this past year
From the police officers patrolling the streets all the way to the advocates helping crime victims navigate the criminal justice system, there are numerous jobs that dedicated men and women carry out each and every day. Here’s a roundup of some law enforcement assignments that help protect our communities.
Improving police mental health should be a goal all sides can agree on. On one hand, there are reformers who want to reduce unnecessary police violence. There are lots of reasons police interactions can take a turn for the worse, but the poor state of police wellness is an important factor that few talk about.
Humanizing the police: A powerful community engagement strategy Showing the person behind the badge helps law enforcement communicators counter anti-police sentiment and build public trust — but success depends on context and timing
Command Performance Command Performance: A Career Guide for Police Executives is now available as a free PDF. To order a physical copy of the book, click here. Trending and Subject to Debate Click here to view past issues PERF's weekly email update, Trending, and click here to view past issues of PERF's newsletter, Subject to Debate. Free Online Documents Below is a list of the documents PERF ...
