Police Recruitment
Agency leadership needs to trust the judgment of training personnel and deal with small problems before they become big ones
Most agencies conduct exit interviews when employees leave, but why wait until someone quits?
Feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction, with many planning to leave their positions and hesitating to recommend law enforcement as a career choice
The agency said 95 troopers were sworn in on July 12; 692 troopers have joined ISP since 2019
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The NYPD moved to fire 31 rookie officers after finding they were hired despite being found to be unfit during the hiring process; the PBA sued, temporarily blocking their termination
The Wingate Town Council approved the move in a 4-1 vote, citing long-term cost savings
The pressure to fill the vacant positions ahead of the World Cup is coupled with a need to reduce the number of overtime hours that put a large dent in the city budget this year
While the city council approved a goal of hiring 300 officers in the remainder of 2025, the department believes it can “continue momentum” from an uptick in recruitment
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Officials decided to fire the officers when they found they had been disqualified during candidacy but were hired anyway; the PBA disputed the decision, calling for a “fair process”
The $2 million includes a $15,000 bonus per hire, a $15,000 bonus for existing officers not to quit and bonuses of $5,000 each to officers who refer successful job candidates
New lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will receive 240 hours of leave instead of cash, reflecting feedback and changing recruitment needs
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The city will now hold monthly police exams, waive application fees for a limited time and allow candidates as young as 20.5 to apply
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The initiative includes a new “skills-based promotional process,” the agency says, that “evaluates leadership, communication, and service history for promotions”
Union leaders say calling in outside agencies is a first for the department, which is operating with just 664 officers — the lowest staffing level in years
Under the new policy, recruits must hold a high school diploma or GED and have three years of full-time work experience
Shannon County deputy salaries have been depleted for the rest of the year; Sheriff Steven Hogan says that the spending went toward essential equipment and staff
The Hawkins PD lieutenant was fired for alleged “dereliction of duty” and “abandonment of post;” the other officers were dismissed following claims they were not properly hired
The Fairview and Mount Pleasant PDs will join to become the North Valley Police Department; the new department will operate within the existing budgets of both cities
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Personnel shortages can have serious consequences – a more agile process can help reduce them
City officials cite budget strain and low recruitment as officer ranks fall far short of what’s needed to serve California’s capital
BPD currently has 492 vacancies, but expects about 150 recruits to graduate from its academy by 2026; an expansive ad campaign to recruit officers from within the city is now in effect
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
Speaking 52 years after his own graduation, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham urged recruits to embrace pride, safety and lifelong professionalism
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
With proper oversight, training and legal structures, this partnership has the potential to enhance public safety without eroding trust or accountability
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