Police Recruitment
How to use recruitment messaging and leverage new technology to attract, hire, onboard and retain top talent
Fixing policing’s future starts with fixing its leaders
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911 leaders explored creative strategies to tackle staffing challenges, highlighting fresh approaches to scheduling, workforce autonomy and generational differences
In 2017, 18,000 people pursued NYPD officer positions; only 8,000 started the candidacy process in 2024
Attract police recruits with these actionable insights from a BJA/COPS Office report
Discover how the Town of Manlius Police Department’s hands-on approach to recruitment and retention is achieving full staffing for the first time in years
The Western Australia Police Force set out to create a powerful police recruitment video to attract recruits committed to policing the world’s largest jurisdiction
Struggling with a cybersecurity talent shortage and high turnover? These actionable strategies can help you recruit and retain the experts your cybercrime unit needs to combat growing digital threats
Montgomery County faces 166 vacancies and is expecting a wave of retirements; officials are pushing to remove a policy requiring applicants to be cannabis-free for three years
Of the 46 academies examined, 11 reportedly had variations in the required number of classroom and skill development hours and six did not deliver all required lessons
Chief Michael Lombardo noted that many applicants were ineligible for Trumbull PD roles due to requiring either 60 college credits or two years of military service
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office cut the positions, which were unfilled, to balance its 2025 budget after losing $615,000 from the county’s general fund
The City of Fremont has also introduced programs to boost recruitment and retention, including expedited lateral hiring, a double-overtime pilot and longevity pay
As part of the transition, Morrison police officers will receive severance packages; The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it has positions available for the PD officers
“Your vote will not only honor the hard work of our officers but also inspire future generations to join our ranks and continue our mission!” Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy posted
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“We gotta find them, go desk by desk, unit by unit, and say, What are you doing?” Mayor Eric Adams said, drawing criticism from union leaders
After several resignations following the fatal police shooting of Christian Glass, the police department has no officers left, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office said
“It’s a disservice to the citizens of Edmonds that we’re not cutting more to allow us to have a police department moving forward,” said the Edmonds Police Officers Association president
Sergeant Justin Collins shares how the program is creating sustainable recruitment pipelines, building community trust and preparing the next generation of police officers
Check out the police recruitment videos inspiring the next generation of officers — plus, find out which video readers voted as their favorite!
“The proper administration of justice...has been and will continue to be threatened due to the Philadelphia Sheriff Office’s systemic failures to properly staff courtrooms,” the order states
“We have over 100 [officer] vacancies...,” said Sacramento Sheriff’s Sgt. Amar Gandhi. “Those vacancies do not negate our responsibility to fulfill the work those positions require”
The 2025 pilot program was announced in an email from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings, Charlotte FOP President Daniel Redford said
A 46-recruit class marks the third of the year, bolstered by pay raises, bonuses and fast-tracked promotions for new recruits aimed at reversing Cleveland’s officer shortage
Gamification, curiosity-driven engagement and adapting to a tech-savvy generation — learn how to connect with the next wave of law enforcement recruits
We know what’s behind today’s hiring difficulties, and one of the answers may be a more agile hiring process
Boosting crime prevention, filling staffing gaps and gaining public trust through ethical ALPR use
Recruiting has its ups and downs; sometimes we’ve got an applicant pool and sometimes we have an applicant puddle
“At the end of the day, I have a family. And when my job is constantly getting threatened, I’m not going to stay somewhere and tolerate that,” a former McColl officer said
Last year, MSP paid out nearly $8.5 million in overtime; on average, troopers made $27,636 in overtime pay, with one trooper earning $127,600 in overtime alone
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