How to Become a Firearms Examiner: Your Complete Guide

This article was written with the assistance of Susan Kerr. She is the manager of the Firearms Unit and Latent Prints at the Dallas Police Department. Firearms have been widely used throughout our history. However, the practice of their identification is still a...

Best Police Podcasts: Real-Life Stories and Career Insights

Every police officer has a story to tell. These podcasts let you hear from the officers themselves in their own words. The calls the that went well, and those that went sideways. Guests includes officers working in a variety of jobs in law enforcement and the topics...

How to Become a Crime Analyst: Start Your Career Now

This article was written with the assistance of  Michael Winslow, a Senior Police Analyst with the Scottsdale Police Department in Arizona. Being a Crime Analyst is an exciting and growing field. A Crime Analyst is a position that exists within a law enforcement...

How to Fill Out a Winning Law Enforcement Job Application

When applying for all law enforcement jobs, the key document is going to be the job announcement. Sometimes it’s called the job posting. If you hear somebody say “When is this job going to be posted?” what they mean is, when is the vacancy going to...

How to Choose the Right Law Enforcement Job for You

How do you choose the right law enforcement job for you? There are a lot of different jobs in law enforcement. For many, this can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. You want to keep in mind that a job needs to be the right fit for you, as well as you...