Police Recruiting Show: The Recruiting Crisis Myth

On this episode, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates discuss why using the term “crisis” creates a perception that the situation is unsolvable, deterring innovation and action. It becomes an easy excuse for failure, rather than a motivator for change. As Larsen points out, there is ample interest in law enforcement careers, as evidenced by the […]

Police Recruiting Show: Billboard Advertisements

Welcome back to the Police Recruiting Show! In this episode we dive into expert strategies for successful police recruitment.   Success of the WeekDoug shares a story about a police department that hired 20 people in one week, highlighting the efficiency and success of their recruiting efforts amid the broader recruiting crisis. Doug emphasizes that […]

Police Recruiting Show: Recruiter vs. Mentor

Doug Larson from SAFEGUARD Recruiting shares insights on law enforcement recruiting, mentor vs. recruiter roles, and optimizing the recruitment process. Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Traditional vs. Modern Recruiting The discussion begins by distinguishing traditional law enforcement recruiting from modern recruiting practices in the private sector. Traditional recruiting focused on receiving and processing […]

Automating the Police Recruiting Process with an Applicant Tracking System

SAFEGUARD Recruiting's Police Applicant Tracking System

Dr. Travis Yates Retired As A Commander With A Large Municipal Police Department After 30 Years Of Service. He Is The Author Of “The Courageous Police Leader: A Survival Guide For Combating Cowards, Chaos & Lies.” His Risk Management And Leadership Seminars Have Been Taught To Thousands Of Professionals Across The World. He Is A Graduate Of The FBI National Academy With A Doctorate Degree In Strategic Leadership And The CEO Of The Courageous Police Leadership Alliance.

Police Recruiting Is Not About Applications

Dr. Travis Yates Retired As A Commander With A Large Municipal Police Department After 30 Years Of Service. He Is The Author Of “The Courageous Police Leader: A Survival Guide For Combating Cowards, Chaos & Lies.” His Risk Management And Leadership Seminars Have Been Taught To Thousands Of Professionals Across The World. He Is A Graduate Of The FBI National Academy With A Doctorate Degree In Strategic Leadership And The CEO Of The Courageous Police Leadership Alliance.

The Recruiting Crisis Myth

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Dr. Travis Yates Retired As A Commander With A Large Municipal Police Department After 30 Years Of Service. He Is The Author Of “The Courageous Police Leader: A Survival Guide For Combating Cowards, Chaos & Lies.” His Risk Management And Leadership Seminars Have Been Taught To Thousands Of Professionals Across The World. He Is A Graduate Of The FBI National Academy With A Doctorate Degree In Strategic Leadership And The CEO Of The Courageous Police Leadership Alliance.

Police Recruiting: What Will It Cost?

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Dr. Travis Yates retired as a commander with a large municipal police department after 30 years of service. He is the author of “The Courageous Police Leader: A Survival Guide for Combating Cowards, Chaos & Lies.” His risk management and leadership seminars have been taught to thousands of professionals across the world. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy with a Doctorate Degree in Strategic Leadership and the CEO of the Courageous Police Leadership Alliance.

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