DOJ Issues Police Recruiting Guidelines
This week the Department of Justice issues an exhaustive report on police recruiting and retention titled “Recruitment and Retention for the Modern Law Enforcement Agency.” The report comes after the agency met with various stakeholders to discuss the ongoing crisis in police staffing. Here are a few take aways from the document that we believe […]
Retaining Generation Z Officers is the Real Crisis
Note: This article originally appeared at the excellent American Peace Officer Substack by Roland Clee. Roland will be a featured presenter at our Recruiting Seminar in Orlando later in the year. We will be announcing those details on our upcoming webinar on September 14. You can sign up for free.
Recruiting Police Candidates Is Not Enough
I’ve written a ton on police recruiting in recent years because I believe it is the most pressing issue of the profession at any time in the last generation. It’s pretty simple…Without the proper recruiting, the profession will slowly fade into a mediocrity that we do not want to imagine. Much of what I have […]
How To ‘Fact Check’ Your Recruiting Campaign
Dr. Travis Yates is a commander with a large municipal police department and 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 ‘Cool’
It is no secret that law enforcement recruiting is in the middle of a crisis. I’ve discussed what was coming for several years and while I used to spend time convincing others that our recruiting strategies must change, most are now on board. While I applaud the agencies that are finally spending the time […]
How to Start Social Media Recruiting for Law Enforcement
When it comes to using social media for recruiting, law enforcement has been a bit behind compared to other industries. Officers love social media, it helps them stay connected with loved ones while away for work. Yet, departments are afraid to implement any type of social media campaign that reaches these officers. Here […]
Police Recruiting With Social Media
Dr. Travis Yates is a commander with a large municipal police department and 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
It Takes More Than Toys To Recruit
Travis Yates is the author of “The Courageous Police Leader” and former ILEETA Trainer of the Year. His training seminars in risk management, leadership and recruiting strategies have been taught across the world including 47 states. You can reach Travis and get additional resources at: travisyates.org.
There Is Hope In The Police Shortage
The shortage of police officers has become a crisis across the United States and is having a significant impact on public safety, with many cities and towns struggling to provide adequate protection to their citizens. Baltimore is one city that has been struggling in recent years, with a federal judge recently calling the lack of […]
Police Recruiting Is Critical
As the need for effective law enforcement continues to grow, police recruiting has become a critical process in ensuring a safe and secure community. Police departments around the world are constantly seeking highly qualified applicants to join their ranks, and attracting the right candidates can be challenging. In this article, we will discuss police recruiting, […]
