Police Recruitment
Dr. Tanya Meisenholder explores how the 30x30 Initiative is reshaping police recruitment, retention and culture to create new opportunities for women in law enforcement
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
There are 52 recruits in the current academy class, making it one of the largest classes in recent years
The support officers receive during this time can significantly impact their career trajectory, job satisfaction and overall wellbeing
Data from the “What Cops Want” survey suggests a difference in how female and male officers feel valued, indicating a gap in workplace culture and environment
The success of the department’s recruitment and retention efforts have come after the department took a “holistic look” at its hiring process and made a number of changes, according to Aurora Deputy Chief of Police Matt Thomas
Since the fitness requirements were lowered, about 51% of Philly PD applicants have passed the exam, compared to 36% previously
Officers roamed the beaches, handing out water and merchandise and challenging spring breakers to pushup contests
By understanding the barriers, we can start to dismantle them, paving the way for strategies that enhance the hiring, recruitment and retention of women in law enforcement
The 1,200 applications came after the officers in the department received a 13% raise with a new four-year contract signed in 2023
Your response is crucial in identifying the most effective strategies to enhance women’s representation in policing roles
The spike follows the CHP 1000 recruitment campaign and the release of the recruitment web series “Cadets,” which followed recruits as they trained to become CHP officers
“I’m pleased that we now have more troopers today than when I came into office — a few more, to be blunt. We have another class [of trainees] coming in. We need more troopers. We need more police,” Gov. Ned Lamont said
“We prepare them for the rigors of the police academy and the policing profession, so that when they do enter into the recruit class they have the tools and skills to be successful,” Capt. Parker Bode said
“It’s really not fair to discriminate against these people who use a legal product,” Kingston Mayor Steve Noble said; recreational cannabis use has been legal in the state of New York since 2021
Statistics provided by Golden PD show that among all 15,362 calls handled by police in the last half of 2023, including for non-emergency runs, response times dropped every month compared to 2022
Candid feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights actionable steps supervisors can take to create a culture where officers feel valued and supported
The money is intended to go toward salaries for sheriffs and deputies, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts
“I do not think 9,500 [officers] is realistic...” Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez said. “And the reason it’s not realistic is because ... people who are entering the workforce do not want to be police officers”
The Vallejo Police Department is working with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol to supplement its ranks
The Golden Police Department launched the four-day week program in order to recruit and retain more officers; it has helped with productivity, response times and morale
The Moose Lake city council will soon vote to decide whether to dissolve the police department in favor of a county law enforcement contract
Law enforcement leaders share strategies for building robust, diverse and highly efficient law enforcement agencies
Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps
“We’re pleased to see this increase in applications from [individuals] … willing to go above and beyond to serve and protect, with ... strong moral fiber not exclusive to those with a college education,” said Colonel Christopher Paris
Officers sound off on what they need from their supervisors and leaders to perform at their peak in Police1’s State of the Industry survey
For you to come out on top, you will be a blend of having the chops and showing up as your best-presented self
Some leaders are asking that the time frame recruits must abstain from marijuana use before being hired by a law enforcement agency be lowered from two years to six months
The Ripley Police Department will only be able to sustain three officers if the proposal passes, leaving several hours of the day with no cops on duty
Silos kill progress and diminish the greater good, and our greater good is a healthy, operational police agency
“In addition to being police officers, we are also members of the community. We have lives outside of policing, too.”
The Alameda Police Department is nearing the maximum number of officers it can hire; the PD is only short one officer per squad and is hiring in the “top 5%" of qualified applicants
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