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DOJ grant funds S.D. agency’s summer internship program to spark interest in law enforcement careers
“The real intent of this is to get kids ages 18 to 21 interested in law enforcement and keep them in that career.”
Portland PD used $350K from the DOJ’s asset forfeiture program to create the videos, and department leaders have seen an increase in inquiries about openings
Lt. Julia Clasby shares her experiences as a female officer and mother, offering insight and advice to help women in law enforcement navigate their path into leadership roles
The department predicts it will lose 77 officers by end of year due to retirements and resignations, pushing the vacancy rate above 40%
The number is more than double that of the previous four years
Officers with 19 years of service credit will receive $18K a year to remain with the department and the agency will pick up 100% of the officers’ medical benefits
Fort Worth officer Buddy Calzada, who was the star of the video, shares how the project came about
Sixteen officers retook psychological exams and were cleared for active duty again after passing them
Dubbed “Norfolk’s finest,” officers Sean Gilley and Anthony Marquez were catapulted to internet fame after a Facebook photo of the pair went viral
Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget
An organization’s ability to manage its generational gaps and empower its human capital brokers will create a work culture where officers feel valued
Leaders often make the mistake of categorizing personnel according to past performance and assignment
His levels of needs can be applied to work environments to help personnel thrive
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