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 […]
Analyzing Pittsburgh Police: Can Recruiting Be Solved?
The issue of police staffing has become a pressing concern across the nation and we continue to hear about significant issues in some agencies and frankly, this doesn’t have to occur. After 400+ recruiting campaigns, we know that the so called recruiting “crisis” is not accurate and we have a burden to help struggling agencies. […]
‘Fit To Protect’ Empowers Agencies
SAFEGUARD Recruiting has partnered with Adam Boyd, a renowned expert in fitness, to empower agencies in ensuring that police candidates are prepared for the fitness and oral board portions of the hiring process. Meet Adam Boyd Adam Boyd’s journey from police officer to fitness program developer is nothing short of inspiring. As a former investigative […]
This New Feature Will Revolutionize Your Recruiting
In the ever-evolving landscape of law enforcement recruiting, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve and SAFEGUARD Recruiting has just rolled out a new feature that will help every law enforcement recruiter in the country. The Need for Applicant Tracking Software As recruiting demands grow, so does the need for efficient systems to manage […]
