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Washington DC Police Department Officer Requirements
September 17, 2020 | Staff Writers
The District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC) is one of the 10 largest municipal police agencies in the US.1 The department uses state-of-the-art technology to protect citizens and visitors…
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Boston Police Department Officer Requirements
September 18, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Boston Police Department works to reduce crime and improve quality of life in the Boston metropolitan area. The department has embraced community policing and depends on its community partnerships…
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Portland Police Department Officer Requirements
September 16, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) works to reduce crime in the city of Portland. The department fosters relationships with the community in order to ensure that neighborhoods and businesses within…
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Advice For Reaching A Leadership Position in Law Enforcement: Interview with Deputy Chief of Police Glenn Hoff
September 17, 2020 | Staff Writers
We had the great opportunity to speak with retired Deputy Chief Glenn Hoff from the Rochester Police Department in New York. Glenn is the founder of the law enforcement leadership…
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Criminal Justice: Capital Punishment Focus
September 18, 2020 | Staff Writers
BackgroundThe formal execution of criminals has been used in nearly all societies since the beginning of recorded history. Before the beginning of humane capital punishment used in today’s society, penalties…
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Detroit Police Department Officer Requirements
September 16, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Detroit Police Department (DPD) is tasked with protecting and serving the approximately 677,000 citizens in the city of Detroit.1 Detroit’s patrol districts are divided into 12 precincts, within each…
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Border patrol agents (BPAs) are law enforcement officers who enforce federal laws when people or goods travel into the United States. They work along the…
New York State Trooper Requirements
As sworn officers with the New York State Police, New York State Troopers work to improve highway safety, detect and prevent terrorism, and prepare for…
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