Police Recruitment
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This technology would use virtual reality technology to mimic every aspect of today’s police academy from the comfort of one’s home
Organizing girls-only open houses and youth-based camps to pique young women’s interest in law enforcement not only serves this purpose, but offers additional advantages
The current scoring showed recruits passing the Test of Adult Basic Education 79% of the time; with the updated requirements, the passing rate would decrease to 41%
“To just up and leave like I did, it bothers me. But it is just what I felt was in the best interest for myself, and I had to do that,” former Police Chief Travis Bryant stated
Through an agreement with Commonwealth University, state police cadets can earn 20 credit hours toward a criminal justice degree program
The policy is turning off young officers from applying and preventing the department from making lateral hires, said Larry Calderone, president of the city’s largest police union
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.”
“I cannot faithfully support my officers and provide you, the citizens of Marble Hill, with law enforcement services you all deserve...” Chief Kristin Nenninger stated
Since the deployment of the new recruiting website, Portland PD leaders say they’re noticing more buzz and an uptick in email inquiries about the 30 open positions
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
The Lafayette city council member’s proposal would increase PD chief pay from $135,880 to a range of $150,000 to $170,000; the measure will be put to a vote on Sept. 12
The resignations are reportedly due to tensions between the Surfside Beach City Council and the police department; officers cited harassment directed at the former police chief
State Training Director Hank Prim discusses how shifting from a high-stress, military-style police academy to a more collegial and problem-based learning environment is critical for preparing officers to best serve their communities
County officials said the small borough of Woodlynne will now be policed by the Camden County Police Department
Houston mayor seeks exception to legal carrying age to recruit officer candidates out of high school
A Texas law that forbids carrying a gun below the age of 21 inhibits the Houston Police Department from recruiting younger officers and filling ranks, Mayor John Whitmire says
According to a letter sent by the union president, member officers have raised concerns that new recruitment efforts will inadvertently endanger other officers
After extensive deliberation and strategic planning, the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) announced a collaborative partnership with All-Star Talent and Guardian Alliance Technologies
Chester Police Department officers now work two days on, two days off, followed by three days on, three days off, giving each officer every other weekend off
The report by the Peace Officers Research Assn. of California suggests more money should be poured into LE agencies to help support officer recruitment and retention
The Calverton Park PD employed four full-time officers and seven part-time officers to police a suburb of around 1,300 people
The humble and ubiquitous billboard has helped the Plano Police Department attract hundreds of applicants
The Deferred Retirement Option Program will offer officers on the verge of retirement a boost of up to $200,000 if they agree to work an additional five years for the department
The Plano PD said marketing their competitive wages is effective, stating the PD had 14 openings when it launched its first billboard in 2023 and now has just eight
The raises will be applied over the course of the next three years in an effort to boost department staffing
Torrance PD’s $4.6 million recruitment and retention program includes annual bonuses for five years: up to $15,000 for sworn staff and $10,000 for professional staff
In 2023, the CHP added 407 officers; an additional 409 officers have been sworn in this year, with two more classes scheduled to complete the academy before the end of 2024
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30x30 initiative, other LE organizations address misguided blame in response to Trump rally shooting
“Statements blaming this shooting on efforts to promote gender equity are disingenuous at best and deeply dangerous at worst,” the statement said
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