The Epidemic of Disbanded Police Departments
Since 2016, 25 law enforcement agencies have gone dark. From Ohio to Alaska, these small agencies disbanded in full, often […]
The Long Wait: How to Keep Candidates Engaged During the Background Investigation
The background investigation is the unavoidable bottleneck of public safety hiring. It is thorough, invasive, and time-consuming. It frequently takes
Failing Before They Start: How to Stop Losing Candidates to the Physical Agility Test
There is a massive disconnect in modern public safety recruiting. We use digital ads to attract a generation that spends
The “Other” Staffing Crisis: Why You Can’t Find (or Keep) 911 Dispatchers
Headlines across the country focus on the shortage of police officers on the street and firefighters in the station. Yet,
How Amazon Can Help Police Recruiting
After hundreds of recruiting campaigns for first responders and meeting multiple recruiting teams a week, we’ve seen just about everything
The Essentials For Police Recruiting
Welcome to our three part dive into the crucial elements that ensure success in law enforcement recruiting. Whether you’re a
Stop Wasting Badges: Why Your Lead Recruiter May Not Be a Sergeant
In many law enforcement and fire agencies, the “Recruiting Unit” consists of a sergeant or lieutenant near retirement, or an