SAFEGUARD Recruiting Podcast
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SAFEGUARD Recruiting is dedicated to recruiting first responders and in the latest podcast, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates discuss the importance of a department's website and how that can translate to more applicants and hires.
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Von Kliem is the President and Director of Communications with Force Science and a worldwide expert in law enforcement operations. Von discusses vital issues facing profession including recruiting, retention and leadership.
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If you follow police recruiting trends, you know it can feel like every week there’s a new headline about “the crisis” and what to do about it. But as Doug Larsen and Travis Yates discuss, there is no shortage of law enforcement recruits. On Today's episode, Chief Scott Hughes discusses
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Larimer County Sheriff Sergeant Seth Graham is a prime example of the new generation of law enforcement recruiters. With 18 years on the job, he's seen firsthand how much it's changed. Seth’s story, told in an honest, practical, and down-to-earth style, is a how-to guide for anyone looking to bring
Travis Yates and Doug Larsen join together to discuss how first responder recruiters can recruit modern day candidates by treating them like athletes. If you want to attract, convert, and retain quality candidates, especially passive prospects, you need a recruiting playbook that emphasizes relationship-building, clear communication, and smart use of
Join Doug Larsen and Travis Yates as they continue their webinar on the five things that law enforcement agencies can immediately implement to improve their recruiting and hiring. These are practical and actionable steps that every agency can use to attract and hire the next generation of law enforcement officers.
Join Doug Larsen and Travis Yates as they discuss five things that law enforcement agencies can immediately implement to improve their recruiting and hiring. These are practical and actionable steps that every agency can use to attract and hire the next generation of law enforcement officers. After running 400+ recruiting
Doug Larsen and Travis Yates discuss how data can help agencies staff full. The key to success and using resources wisely is the measure the right things. Undersstanding how many contacts it takes to get applications and how many applications it takes to get one hire will permit every agency
Travis Yates and Doug Larsen dive into a practical problem every fire, corrections, and law enforcement agency faces: turning general interest into committed applicants and then keeping those applicants moving through a long, often complex hiring pipeline. Watch now and get a clear, actionable road map to improve your conversion
In this episode, Travis Yates and Doug Larsen explore why staying connected with candidates through nurturing campaigns can dramatically improve your hiring outcomes. Doug Larsen shares real data, automation tools, and proven strategies to keep applicants engaged from first contact to final hire. Learn how simple follow-up systems can prevent
Doug Larsen and Travis Yates of SAFEGUARD Recruiting share why great-looking public safety websites often fail to deliver real leads—and what fixes that. Learn how a few simple changes turned Asheville’s site from stagnant to a steady stream of candidates. We cover lead magnets, navigation, ATS integration, and how to
In this episode, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates of SAFEGUARD Recruiting break down the three essentials of successful police recruiting: distinguishing recruiting from marketing, understanding your data, and building effective systems. With nearly 100 years of law enforcement experience, Doug explains why fancy videos alone won’t fill vacancies—and what will.
In this episode, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates from SAFEGUARD Recruiting reacts to real-world examples of what not to do in police recruiting. Using a viral recruiting video as the backdrop, Doug breaks down why style alone won’t bring in qualified applicants and how to shift your focus to what