Police Recruitment
Whether it’s fitness, hobbies or spending time with non-LE friends, finding balance is key to staying sharp both on and off duty
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
Use virtual reality for stress inoculation, officer selection and evaluation, community outreach and more
A new program that swears in student interns as LE investigators aims to deliver the skills and resources needed to effectively deal with technology in criminal investigations
Law enforcement agencies want recruits that understand and are willing to undertake certain risks. They may have to start looking in new places
Law enforcement agencies must transform recruitment strategies to identify overlooked pools of candidates
The department will no longer disqualify applicants who have smoked weed within the past two years
From mobile bunkhouses for officers held over for court to comprehensive wellness programs, here’s a look at police officer retention strategies in action
The working relationships the supervisor cultivates (or doesn’t) plays a large role in whether people stay or leave their positions
Securing federal, state, corporate and private grants to enhance your officer retention strategies may be one of the best ways to fund your efforts
A formal plan that allows officers to grow and develop new skill sets will pay back dividends to your officers, your agency and your community
Younger officers want to feel valued at work while having fun and using technology to fulfill their training requirements. Is your agency ready to meet their needs?
The incentive program was proposed last month, saying Seattle needs to jump into the nationwide competition for experienced officers
The agreement will connect soldiers to the PD for job interviews after they leave the Army
Do law enforcement leaders really understand what their line officers deal with on a daily basis?
Montgomery has been plagued with retention issues for years, losing around 60 officers and 30 firefighters last year alone
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In efforts to step up recruitment, the chiefs association launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge”
Departments are competing with other departments, as well as the private sector, for the best and brightest employees
Interest in becoming a police officer is down 66 percent nationwide
Gordon Graham shares his top tips for how police leaders can attract the right candidates who will stay the distance
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