Retention

Converting officers with 5-10 years of experience into career employees

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Let's decode the data from Police1's State of the Industry survey to address this critical issue

Consider retention contracts to stop a flood of resignations

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It’s tough out there, so leaders must offer hope

Choosing a BWC provider is no small task – so why did this sheriff’s office make a switch?

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The advantages of body-worn cameras in law enforcement and corrections are well-documented, but the disadvantages can be an unwelcome surprise. Learn why this agency sought a new vendor after only three years.

5 steps to combatting resignations and improving retention

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Agencies must implement initiatives to ensure LEOs remain dedicated to the communities that need them more than ever

Austin Police Department seeing more officers leave

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The average number of officers and cadets leaving the agency each month has increased by nearly 34% through mid-June compared to 2019

How lateral thinking can help you hire cops

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If good officers are leaving your agency, find better ones from other departments

Setting the record straight on law enforcement retention

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Are officers really leaving your agency in droves?

Reader poll: What factors are most important for police officer job satisfaction?

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We asked Police1 readers to select the reasons why they would join, stay with or leave a department

12 LE gamechangers of the 2010s

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Here are the events and technologies the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact on the profession in the last decade

Mayor unveils $1.6M plan to recruit, retain Seattle police officers

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The 12 new strategies are meant to address an alarming gap last year between new hires and departures

What 21 years on the job taught me about integrating women in law enforcement agencies

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How women officers are onboarded plays a big role in their acceptance and in turn their retention on the force

8 reasons you may need to leave your department

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There are many factors other than pay that determine whether an officer chooses to stay with or leave an agency

Why police recruiters must work smarter (not harder)

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Law enforcement agencies want recruits that understand and are willing to undertake certain risks. They may have to start looking in new places

6 best practices that should be part of every agency’s retention strategy

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From mobile bunkhouses for officers held over for court to comprehensive wellness programs, here’s a look at police officer retention strategies in action