The Epidemic of Disbanded Police Departments
Since 2016, 25 law enforcement agencies have gone dark, and disbanded police departments have become a reality. From Ohio to […]
Recruiting
Background Investigation: How to Keep Candidates Engaged
The background investigation is the unavoidable bottleneck of public safety hiring. It is thorough, invasive, and time-consuming. It frequently takes
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 police recruiting campaigns for first responders and meeting multiple police recruiting teams a week, we’ve seen just
Elevate Your Strategy for Successful Police Recruiting
Welcome to our three-part dive into the crucial elements that ensure success in police recruiting. Whether you’re a seasoned professional
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
Challenging Recruiting With Philadelphia PD
Law enforcement agencies face unique challenges when it comes to recruiting new officers. When Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker contacted
Fix the Recruiting Crisis: Analyzing Pittsburgh Police:
The issue of police staffing has become a pressing concern across the nation, and we continue to hear about significant
Police Recruiting Budget: How to Convince City Council
You know your agency needs modern recruiting software and a marketing budget to compete. But walking into a city council