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New York City Police Department Officer Requirements
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) works to prevent and combat crime through deterrence as well as through prosecution. The NYPD uses The Five Ts as guidelines in its...
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Chicago Police Department Officer Requirements
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) serves and protects over 2.7 million residents who live within the city limits of Chicago. The department has followed a community policing model since 1993, and...
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Phoenix Police Department Officer Requirements
September 17, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Phoenix Police Department (PHXPD) consists of five major divisions. The officers of the Phoenix Police Department work to uphold the organization's mission of ensuring safety and security for each...
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San Diego Police Department Officer Requirements
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) serves the second-largest city in California, with over 1 million residents living within San Diego city limits. The SDPD bases its policing strategies on community...
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Criminal Rights: Laws and Protections
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
Criminals must pay their debt to society for their crimes so it may seem like they have no rights. But they do. From Miranda Rights to specific defendant's rights the criminal...
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Atlanta Police Department Officer Requirements
September 16, 2020 | Staff Writers
The men and women of the Atlanta Police Department work to increase safety in Atlanta by reducing crime and building strong community relationships. The Atlanta PD's core values are professionalism,...
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