Organizational Changes That Supercharge Police Recruiting

Modernize Your Recruiting Recruiting for law enforcement and first responder positions has evolved significantly. In the past, police recruiters had candidates come straight to them, but things have changed and you need to adapt to the new landscape. To hire the best candidates today, you must embrace digital recruiting, employer branding, and targeted lead generation. […]

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

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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 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.

Why Touchpoints Matter For Law Enforcement Recruiting

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Building positive relationships is a must in today’s job market, where top talent has the pick of the litter. And as recruiters, it’s our job to connect with even the most passive job seekers, proving your agency is the right fit for them. By utilizing touchpoints, you can form meaningful connections with your candidates and […]

No ‘Easy Fix’ For Police Recruiting

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At this moment, it feels like there is no end to the recruiting crisis for law enforcement. Fortunately, it looks like there may be a solution on the horizon. However, there is no ‘Easy Fix’.

A Police Recruiting Masterclass

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Recruiting in law enforcement has changed rapidly over the last decade. It is no longer enough for departments to be “good enough” at recruiting. Law enforcement needs to turn to the experts to fully staff their departments.

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