Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Police and sheriff's patrol officers occupations: 16 years and over: Men
LEU0254598700A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
559.00
Year-over-Year Change
-1.58%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2019
Summary
This economic trend measures the number of men aged 16 and older employed full-time as police and sheriff's patrol officers. It provides insight into the labor market dynamics within this critical public safety occupation.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Police and sheriff's patrol officers occupations: 16 years and over: Men series tracks the employment levels of male police and sheriff's patrol officers who work full-time. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to analyze trends in the law enforcement labor force.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Population Survey (CPS), a monthly household survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for assessing the health of the public sector job market and informing workforce planning decisions.
Key Facts
- The series has been tracked since 1972.
- There are over 600,000 male police and sheriff's patrol officers employed full-time in the U.S.
- Employment in this occupation has remained relatively stable over the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of male full-time employees in the police and sheriff's patrol officer occupation in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the labor market dynamics within the critical law enforcement industry, which is important for policymakers and workforce analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the monthly Current Population Survey (CPS) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used to assess the health of the public sector job market and inform workforce planning decisions for law enforcement agencies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month lag.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Police and sheriff's patrol officers occupations: 16 years and over: Men (LEU0254598700A), retrieved from FRED.