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Miami Police Department Officer Requirements
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
About 1,275 sworn and 400 civilian personnel are employed by the Miami Police Department to keep the city of Miami safe for residents, workers, and visitors. The department has embraced a...
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Dallas Police Department Officer Requirements
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Dallas Police Department employs 3,640 sworn officers and 556 civilian police personnel to provide law enforcement services to the 1.3 million residents living within the 385 square miles of...
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Indianapolis Police Department Officer Requirements
September 16, 2020 | Staff Writers
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 3,170 police officers work in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) patrols, services, and protects the people...
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San Francisco Police Department Officer Requirements
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has an authorized force of over 1,900 officers. Youth engagement and community policing are major focus areas for the SFPD, which runs such initiatives as...
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Philadelphia Police Department Officer Requirements
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the fourth-largest municipal police department in the US. Over 6,500 sworn officers and 800 civilians work for the department, which serves an area of...
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Minneapolis Police Department Officer Requirements
September 16, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) works with the community to advance public safety and provide quality, professional law enforcement services. Approximately 840 sworn officers and 300 civilian support staff work...
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