Can A Hiring Event Supercharge Your Recruiting
One of the things we love about working with agencies across the country is the diversity in processes and techniques we find in agencies. This is one reason we can guarantee that your agency can be fully staffed—we know what works based on what we have seen. We recently onboarded a client that wanted the […]
Is Technology Stealing Your Applicants?
In a time where first responder agencies are scrambling to fill vacancies, it might seem like a relief to have technology helping you manage the recruiting process. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) promise automation, speed, and reach. But here’s the hard truth: some of these platforms aren’t just helping you recruit—they’re helping themselves to your applicants. […]
The Application Problem
At SAFEGUARD Recruiting, we measure success not by impressions or clicks—but by hires. We’ve built a national reputation on delivering candidates and applicants to law enforcement agencies, often in volumes that far exceed expectations. From Philadelphia to North Carolina, our clients have seen dramatic increases in candidate flow within days of launching a campaign. But […]
Passive Candidates Are the Future—Here’s How SAFEGUARD Reaches Them
Law enforcement agencies continue to struggle in attracting qualified candidates. In many agencies, applications are down, vacancies are up, and traditional recruitment efforts are falling flat. But the issue isn’t always about public perception or lack of interest in policing—it’s about strategy. The truth is, thousands of viable candidates exist, but they’re not showing up […]
Communicate Now or Fail Immediately
In the current first responder hiring landscape, communication speed is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Agencies that fail to engage applicants within hours—not days—risk losing qualified candidates to competing departments or losing them altogether. Timely, personalized outreach isn’t just courteous — it’s strategic. Here’s why quick communication is a foundational pillar in […]
We Don’t Sell Ads — We Solve Staffing
A police department recently told us, “We don’t have ad money.” We hear that more often than you might think. And it makes sense — public safety budgets are tight, recruitment teams are stretched thin, and traditional advertising hasn’t delivered. But at SAFEGUARD Recruiting, that’s not a barrier. In fact, it’s where we do our […]
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 quietly and without national attention. Many more lost more than 50% of their staff. Some say that the idea of small agencies is past it’s time but we see it differently and there is no […]
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 there is to know about recruiting within the first responder industry. From one client making website visitors click around 12 times to find the application to another not advising applicants when the test is, we […]
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 seasoned professional or just starting, understanding these key points can transform your police recruitment strategy. We recommend that you watch each video, in order, and we guarantee that it will enhance your efforts at a […]
Challenging Recruiting Norms With Philadelphia PD
Law enforcement agencies face unique challenges when it comes to recruiting new officers. When Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker contacted SAFEGUARD Recruiting for assistance, he was facing what some would call an insurmountable crisis of 1200 officers short. While we value our strong partnership with the agency, their success goes far beyond what most would […]
