Police Recruitment
The goal isn’t to give female officers an advantage — it’s about leveling the playing field
By combining thoughtful digital marketing with streamlined processes and reimagined career pathways, agencies can overcome the recruitment crisis
With a focus on replicable success stories and real-world examples, this interactive webinar offers insider access to cutting-edge solutions shaping police recruitment
County officials said the small borough of Woodlynne will now be policed by the Camden County Police Department
Houston mayor seeks exception to legal carrying age to recruit officer candidates out of high school
A Texas law that forbids carrying a gun below the age of 21 inhibits the Houston Police Department from recruiting younger officers and filling ranks, Mayor John Whitmire says
This technology would use virtual reality technology to mimic every aspect of today’s police academy from the comfort of one’s home
According to a letter sent by the union president, member officers have raised concerns that new recruitment efforts will inadvertently endanger other officers
After extensive deliberation and strategic planning, the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) announced a collaborative partnership with All-Star Talent and Guardian Alliance Technologies
Chester Police Department officers now work two days on, two days off, followed by three days on, three days off, giving each officer every other weekend off
The report by the Peace Officers Research Assn. of California suggests more money should be poured into LE agencies to help support officer recruitment and retention
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
The Calverton Park PD employed four full-time officers and seven part-time officers to police a suburb of around 1,300 people
The humble and ubiquitous billboard has helped the Plano Police Department attract hundreds of applicants
The Deferred Retirement Option Program will offer officers on the verge of retirement a boost of up to $200,000 if they agree to work an additional five years for the department
The Plano PD said marketing their competitive wages is effective, stating the PD had 14 openings when it launched its first billboard in 2023 and now has just eight
The raises will be applied over the course of the next three years in an effort to boost department staffing
Torrance PD’s $4.6 million recruitment and retention program includes annual bonuses for five years: up to $15,000 for sworn staff and $10,000 for professional staff
In 2023, the CHP added 407 officers; an additional 409 officers have been sworn in this year, with two more classes scheduled to complete the academy before the end of 2024
Discover how engaging applicants and streamlining processes can significantly improve the quality of recruits and their fit for the profession
30x30 initiative, other LE organizations address misguided blame in response to Trump rally shooting
“Statements blaming this shooting on efforts to promote gender equity are disingenuous at best and deeply dangerous at worst,” the statement said
U.S. citizenship as a pre-requisite could be removed for first responder jobs
“It gives individuals one site to go to where they can look for jobs, versus going to individual departments and looking at their websites,” said Vandalia Police Chief Kurt Althouse
Since 2021, the Bellingham Police Department has been staffing only its patrol and investigations divisions, which are key to answering 911 calls and solving serious crime
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The partnership will help connect departments with qualified candidates, leveraging the high-energy world of motorsports to drive awareness
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Closing two Oakland police academies would save the city approximately $3.5 million; freezing 78 officer positions would save about $23 million
"[The psychologists] were...making decisions on candidates we would have otherwise said gave acceptable responses,” Chief Larry Scirotto stated
As much as surges in crime are principle to more overtime, so is staffing, department leadership says
It’s recommended the city continues using its current test, developed in 2012, and looks to 2025 to make a change
“Our staffing levels have reached a point where our primary focus must be on ensuring the minimal coverage necessary to keep our community safe,” a letter from Fulton PD states
‘There’s no playbook for this': Philadelphia police district will triple with arrival of 75 recruits
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the new officers will patrol the Kensington area on foot and bicycle, and begin enforcing stricter drug laws this summer
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