Police Recruiting Show: The Recruiting Crisis Myth

On this episode, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates discuss why using the term “crisis” creates a perception that the situation is unsolvable, deterring innovation and action. It becomes an easy excuse for failure, rather than a motivator for change. As Larsen points out, there is ample interest in law enforcement careers, as evidenced by the […]

Police Recruiting Show: Billboard Advertisements

Welcome back to the Police Recruiting Show! In this episode we dive into expert strategies for successful police recruitment.   Success of the WeekDoug shares a story about a police department that hired 20 people in one week, highlighting the efficiency and success of their recruiting efforts amid the broader recruiting crisis. Doug emphasizes that […]

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 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 […]

Changing Law Enforcement Recruiting

LO: Speaking on behalf of law enforcement, I know we are somewhat hesitant when a company hits the scene.  Tell us a little about yourself.   SAFEGUARD is a law enforcement recruiting agency and we are unique in that we are founded by law enforcement. When you say “Law enforcement recruiting agency,” it’s important to know that […]

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