Becoming a police officer in the U.S. requires more than courage. It demands a combination of skills and character, such as the ability to think critically, problem-solving, and the ability to ...

Gov. Maura Healey and top House Democrats are backing an effort this year to rework the promotional exam process for noncommissioned officers, lieutenants, and captains in the state police as the ...

A new national assessment of police departments around the U.S., which takes a look at how police officers sworn to protect and serve are performing in the community, gave D.C. police high marks. The ...

Connecticut State Police regularly hold assessments for troopers who want to get promoted to positions including sergeant, lieutenant, captain and major. Last February, nine troopers passed a ...