Hiring

State your case: How young is too young to be a police officer?

California has raised the age of hire for law enforcement from 18 to 21. Our columnists debate whether age is an effective measure of a candidate's maturity

How the right mobile technology can improve your agency's ability to hire great candidates

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Affordable and innovative technology is available to help agencies of all sizes overcome the staffing challenge

The 3 things every agency should look for in their next tech purchase isn’t what you think it is

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LETS Corporation

Two sheriff’s offices share what they look for in departmental tech purchases to get the best buy

Portland mayor calls for funds to rehire retired police officers amid crime spike

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Portland PD had ended its retire-rehire program last year because it’s more expensive to bring back veteran officers

Va. city to spend $2.7 million for police ‘retention’ bonuses

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The decision came after a neighboring city began offering $5,000 recruitment bonuses to any officer in the state

Hire smarter: How new tools and techniques can help your agency build a force for the future

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Download this free eBook to learn how to vet and hire qualified candidates - before the competition does

Minneapolis asks state Supreme Court to review order requiring more officers

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City attorneys are challenging a judge's order to hire at least 730 officers by next summer

DOJ endorses tool for police hiring background checks

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The National Decertification Index is a free tool for law enforcement

JAG, COPS and ARP: Guidance for law enforcement funding to reduce gun violence

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As law enforcement agencies battle increasing gun violence, new funding sources promise assistance

Minn. recruitment program aims to diversify police ranks

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The Law Enforcement Career Path Academy was designed to remove financial and educational barriers to college and a LE career for low-income young people

Q&A: A law enforcement hiring manager shares how eSOPH has made his job easier

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With eSOPH, Corona PD can collect applicant information and reference responses in days, not weeks, to fill open positions in less than half the time it takes with paper-based processes

How the right software helps this law enforcement agency vet applicants more thoroughly

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The social media search and other features of eSOPH make it faster and easier for Boulder PD background investigators to create an extensive profile for each candidate

How technology can save LE agencies time and money when testing applicants for hire

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Don't compromise on standards in difficult recruiting times; here's how one company is helping agencies better identify whether an applicant is a good fit

Why agencies should take advantage of Guardian's National Applicant Information Center

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With the right software, your agency will know if an applicant has removed disqualifying information prior to submitting their personal history questionnaire

How a retired cop is helping solve the LE hiring crisis through technology

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After sustaining an injury on patrol, Justin Biedinger went to the background unit, where he got an idea to help every law enforcement agency in the U.S.