Police Recruitment
From lactation rooms to innovative recruiting, trailblazing agencies shared bold strategies for advancing women in law enforcement
Taking a holistic approach to wellness and career development, supported by COPS Office grants, helped this South Dakota agency slash vacancies and boost morale
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List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
LVMPD’s reintroduction of their cadet program and recruitment of military members were factors in increasing their recruitment numbers
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However, as the post-pandemic hiring surge levels out, the rate of female officers being hired has begun to fall significantly
Council members nixed only one major request: a $12 million proposal to cover the cost of officers’ health insurance
‘We can’t just create officers': City council sounds alarm about Pittsburgh’s shrinking police force
“I’m just going to assume we’re going to lose the same number [of officers] next year, which will put us at 725,” a councilmember said
CPD’s chief of the recruitment and retention unit says CPD has been making progress to recruit new hires; its goal is to make 1,000 hires by the year’s end
Applications have increased to almost 20% in the last few weeks with the new video and a $10K hiring incentive
Young women between the ages of 14 and 18 walked through various virtual training scenarios to experience a day in the life of a police officer
A deputy said many are tempted by better pay and safer working conditions at Target department stores
The suspension will take effect Nov. 20 as the agency continues to experience barriers to recruitment and retention
Ntumba Lusamba, who came to America after spending 11 years in a refugee camp, was recently sworn into the Fargo Police Department
The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety
In a new study, fewer than 20% of officers reported seeking work outside of policing; however, recruitment and retention continues to challenge departments
Even more say they don’t feel safe walking around downtown Portland at night
One New Hampshire department is offering a $15K bonus for all lateral moves
The department predicts it will lose 77 officers by end of year due to retirements and resignations, pushing the vacancy rate above 40%
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
The “Before the Badge” program explores how people’s experiences can influence how they react when a cop knocks on their door
The review found that these officers perform duties that in other cities are done by civilians
Eleven officers were sworn in moments after the town manager pleaded with elected officials to delay the department’s launch
Federal judge overseeing reforms to department praised changes, citing progress in hiring
Marcus Applefield, 26, wanted to become a sheriff’s deputy after suffering a life-altering injury
Hundreds of officers are out on injury claims, meaning the force is nearly 1,300 officers short of its full complement of 6,380
Disparities between the learning requirements of high school and those of the academy can cause recruits to struggle
Deputy Toya Adams worked her way from the jail kitchen to a sheriff’s deputy
“Nice try, East Point Police. B+ for effort! Thanks for playing,” the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office wrote
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