Police Recruitment
Consider promoting the less advertised aspects of policing instead of just the “run and gun” components
From understanding your audience to the importance of a strong call to action, these tips will help your police agency turn interest into applications
Whether it’s fitness, hobbies or spending time with non-LE friends, finding balance is key to staying sharp both on and off duty
The mayor outlined a variety of public safety initiatives, including one where the city reaches 4,000 sworn officers
Aleksandr Tsikhotskiy, 23, says the academy rigor in Massachusetts helps to keep his mind off the war
How will issues like police reform, staffing challenges and cybersecurity shape the future of the profession?
Councilmembers criticized the former mayor’s actions on Tuesday, saying she illegally authorized the payments to continue into the new year
Unlike most agencies, Summerville PD has few problems in finding and hiring top-quality candidates to the force. Here are some of the reasons Summerville PD is competing favorably for talent.
Officials pointed to an increase in violent crime in specific counties and across the state in recent years
“We don’t want to be dragged into the middle of a misinformation campaign,” police said
Despite many challenges, there have been improvements in internal communication and other critical areas
In the wake of a spasmodic year of protests and pandemic, the profession may be fast approaching a generational and possibly historic reckoning
“People say no one wants to be a police officer today because of social justice unrest, but you have to look at the bigger picture,” says Chief Howard Burton
Download this free eBook to learn how to vet and hire qualified candidates - before the competition does
When processing applicant background investigations, law enforcement agencies may need to adhere to CJIS standards and other regulations to ensure compliance with privacy, security and recordkeeping legal requirements
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
Our expert panel discusses officers’ opinions on critical issues currently impacting law enforcement including the criminal justice reforms that officers support and police officer job satisfaction levels
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
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
Officers will no longer respond to runaways, medical welfare checks and some traffic incidents, among others
4,000 officers speak up about police reform, recruitment and more in Police1’s State of the Industry survey
Recently, we asked our readers to weigh in on a proposal that would require California cops to have a bachelor’s degree
Go mobile, go paperless and protect data privacy with a cloud-based system for background investigations
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department adopted eSOPH to increase speed, access and the amount of information they are able to collect for each applicant for a more thorough profile
6 ways eSOPH helps investigators dig deep to learn more about applicants faster and more securely
Unlike most agencies, Summerville PD in South Carolina has few problems in finding and hiring top-quality candidates to the force. Here are some of the reasons Summerville PD is competing favorably for talent.
The fourth police chief to step down in the last three years said his departure was due to a “hostile work environment” at the hands of the mayor
Imagine if you could exonerate the innocent and identify the liars...just by looking into their eyes
Total cessation of hiring during this national emergency is shortsighted, and possibly a grave mistake
Rosell Ellis now serves as a police officer and is taking part in the department’s new recruitment campaign
If your agency is spearheading recruiting initiatives by emphasizing employment disqualifiers, it’s time to evolve
Police leaders must evaluate recruitment communications and techniques, as well as uncover new methods to help with outreach messaging
Oregon law enforcement agency leaders, chiefs shared their police recruiting successes, innovations and resources at IACP
MOST POPULAR
- Seattle approves $170M in raises for nearly 1,000 PD officers
- Should the minimum hiring age for law enforcement be raised to 25?
- IACP 2024 Quick Take: How the Miami Police Department received 1,000 applicants in 12 hours
- America’s once-youngest police chief reflects on his 45-year law enforcement career
- Police recruitment: Analog advertising in the digital age