Retention

CPD's chief of the recruitment and retention unit says CPD has been making progress to recruit new hires; its goal is to make 1,000 hires by the year's end

"If we have insufficient resources for our daily operations, we are truly behind the eight ball when severe weather and other emergencies occur," a union rep said

During some shifts, the dispatch center has only had one person assigned to answer 911 calls for the entire city

"I consider it a tragedy that I have deputies that have to get government assistance to support their family," writes Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott

We need a continuous focus on strong recruitment and retention techniques, along with improvements to community relations

While female officers have experienced a growing sense of belonging in a profession dominated by males, there remain gender-specific challenges

With the raise, the starting salary for Detroit officers jumps from $43,000 to $53,000 annually

The suspension will take effect Nov. 20 as the agency continues to experience barriers to recruitment and retention

The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety

The document aims to provide an interrelated system among recruitment, screening, officer accountability and promotion, and officer wellness

In a new study, fewer than 20% of officers reported seeking work outside of policing; however, recruitment and retention continues to challenge departments

One New Hampshire department is offering a $15K bonus for all lateral moves

"You're like a zombie. You're not even coherent. You're kind of just going through motions."

The department predicts it will lose 77 officers by end of year due to retirements and resignations, pushing the vacancy rate above 40%

The number is more than double that of the previous four years