Police Recruitment
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
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The proposal is intended to allow patrol officers to be deployed more effectively in the field, according to Albany officials
The new law raises the maximum age at the time of the written exam from 35 to 43, with waivers allowing military veterans to apply at up to 50 years of age
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
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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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City officials cite budget strain and low recruitment as officer ranks fall far short of what’s needed to serve California’s capital
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