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. Learn how real metrics, fast communication, and structured follow-up make all the difference. This is the first in a three-part series designed to help your agency recruit smarter, not louder.
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