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 welcomes Doug Larsen of SAFEGUARD Recruiting to discuss how agencies can have success recruiting in the first of a three-part series. Doug explains how tone, clarity, and structure can make or break your recruiting efforts, no matter the budget. Learn why authenticity and action-oriented content convert better than
In this episode, we sit down with Captain John Walker of the Philadelphia Police Department to discuss his bold transition from operations to recruitment. Tasked with filling 1,200 vacancies, Walker took a data-driven, no-nonsense approach to fix what wasn’t working—cutting processing times, improving candidate communication, and shifting recruitment branding to
In this episode, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates from SAFEGUARD Recruiting react to a real-world example of an agency down hundreds of officers and what it would take, step by step, to staff them fully. From the initial discussion with the agency to messaging and the technology stack needed, this
In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Boyd, a former officer turned fitness expert, to explore “Fit to Protect”—a groundbreaking program helping recruits meet physical and oral board challenges. Travis Yates and Adam dive into how fitness gaps are keeping qualified candidates out and what agencies can do to address
In this episode, Travis Yates and Doug Larsen break down a common misconception in law enforcement recruiting: that building a large social media following will solve your staffing issues. They explain why follower counts don’t equal applications and what drives results. With real-world examples and data-backed insight, they outline the
In this episode. Doug Larsen and Travis Yates unpack the recent resignation of an Illinois police chief over staffing shortages. They explore what went wrong, why disbelief around the crisis still exists, and how agencies can avoid similar outcomes. With practical solutions and a call for collaboration, this conversation highlights
In this episode, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates reveal how one department made a single, strategic change that led to a surge in police applications. They break down the critical role of early touchpoints and explain how something as simple as test scheduling can make or break your recruiting efforts.
Travis Yates and Doug Larsen confront a growing mindset in law enforcement: the belief that full staffing is no longer possible. They share insights from a Midwest agency and explain why this “no hope” mentality is both dangerous and unnecessary. With modern solutions and practical steps, the team outlines how
In this episode, Travis Yates and Doug Larsen share why relying too heavily on lateral recruiting may be hurting, not helping, law enforcement agencies. They break down the limitations of chasing already-employed officers and explain why a balanced strategy, including new recruits, is essential for long-term staffing success. If your