Police Recruitment
Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for police officers now as they were in the heat of the campaign
Innovative, research-driven strategies are key to hiring and retaining the next generation of police officers
Innovative child care programs are changing law enforcement recruiting and retention through agency-led programs, new laws and other solutions
From dispatch and investigations to community outreach and emergency management, campus police agencies offer diverse roles in a “city within a city”
Officials hope the project will attract more people to public safety careers and encourage them to stay in Bergen County and Hackensack, County Executive Jim Tedesco said
The Oakley City Council unanimously approved Antioch’s request to periodically use outside police agencies as force multipliers in support of the neighboring police department
Ten Mass. departments have signed onto the 30x30 Initiative, a plan to increase the number of women in each agency to 30% by the year 2030
Houston PD recruits are currently required to purchase their service firearms before joining the academy; they are only reimbursed if and when they are sworn in as officers
State troopers will be responsible for handling any police-related emergency calls in Central City until a decision is made as to the future of the department
“The goal is to call all staff back to the office in order to fully and appropriately assess operational and staffing needs,” Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated
Police1 readers voted Chula Vista PD’s submission the #1 recruitment video of 2024, highlighting service, technology and real-life impact
The lawsuit alleged that MDSP’s physical fitness and written tests were not job-related and disproportionately disqualified women and African American applicants
Under the agreement between the U.S. Army and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, service members are guaranteed an interview after completing their military service
Pittsburgh has historically budgeted for 900 officers, which it reached in 2019 before falling to 830 in 2022 and 750 by the end of 2023; 105 left the department in 2024
Discover how the Lean approach can streamline law enforcement recruitment, reduce inefficiencies and attract top talent while maintaining high standards
911 leaders explored creative strategies to tackle staffing challenges, highlighting fresh approaches to scheduling, workforce autonomy and generational differences
In 2017, 18,000 people pursued NYPD officer positions; only 8,000 started the candidacy process in 2024
Attract police recruits with these actionable insights from a BJA/COPS Office report
Discover how the Town of Manlius Police Department’s hands-on approach to recruitment and retention is achieving full staffing for the first time in years
The Western Australia Police Force set out to create a powerful police recruitment video to attract recruits committed to policing the world’s largest jurisdiction
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Montgomery County faces 166 vacancies and is expecting a wave of retirements; officials are pushing to remove a policy requiring applicants to be cannabis-free for three years
Of the 46 academies examined, 11 reportedly had variations in the required number of classroom and skill development hours and six did not deliver all required lessons
Chief Michael Lombardo noted that many applicants were ineligible for Trumbull PD roles due to requiring either 60 college credits or two years of military service
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office cut the positions, which were unfilled, to balance its 2025 budget after losing $615,000 from the county’s general fund
The City of Fremont has also introduced programs to boost recruitment and retention, including expedited lateral hiring, a double-overtime pilot and longevity pay
As part of the transition, Morrison police officers will receive severance packages; The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it has positions available for the PD officers
“Your vote will not only honor the hard work of our officers but also inspire future generations to join our ranks and continue our mission!” Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy posted
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