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The Police Recruiting topic provides resources and tips for those charged with recruiting the department’s next generation of cops. From improving existing hiring strategies to using new tech and tools, this section features great information.

By understanding the barriers, we can start to dismantle them, paving the way for strategies that enhance the hiring, recruitment and retention of women in law enforcement
Law enforcement continues to struggle with recruiting women into the policing profession — recruiting websites aren’t helping
A new guide outlines actionable strategies to enhance recruitment websites, targeting barriers that deter women from policing careers
The survey compares states using 30 key metrics across opportunities, training requirements and job hazards
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Since the fitness requirements were lowered, about 51% of Philly PD applicants have passed the exam, compared to 36% previously
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Officers roamed the beaches, handing out water and merchandise and challenging spring breakers to pushup contests
The 1,200 applications came after the officers in the department received a 13% raise with a new four-year contract signed in 2023
Your response is crucial in identifying the most effective strategies to enhance women’s representation in policing roles
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The spike follows the CHP 1000 recruitment campaign and the release of the recruitment web series “Cadets,” which followed recruits as they trained to become CHP officers
Participants from over 35 states and Canada recently convened to address the growing difficulties in filling law enforcement vacancies
“I’m pleased that we now have more troopers today than when I came into office — a few more, to be blunt. We have another class [of trainees] coming in. We need more troopers. We need more police,” Gov. Ned Lamont said
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“We prepare them for the rigors of the police academy and the policing profession, so that when they do enter into the recruit class they have the tools and skills to be successful,” Capt. Parker Bode said
“It’s really not fair to discriminate against these people who use a legal product,” Kingston Mayor Steve Noble said; recreational cannabis use has been legal in the state of New York since 2021
Expand agency recruitment efforts without spending much time or money
“I think that age has nothing to do with it,” Michael Smith said. “If you’re … willing to really dedicate the time necessary to fulfill this opportunity … you can do it. I’m a prime example”
Statistics provided by Golden PD show that among all 15,362 calls handled by police in the last half of 2023, including for non-emergency runs, response times dropped every month compared to 2022
Data from Police1’s “What Cops Want in 2023” survey shows law enforcement in conflict with itself on the question of how to channel negative feelings and contemporary realities
A significant portion of the policing workforce who entered the profession with the idealistic vision of being servants to their communities are pessimistic about the future of law enforcement
Candid feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights actionable steps supervisors can take to create a culture where officers feel valued and supported
The money is intended to go toward salaries for sheriffs and deputies, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts
“I do not think 9,500 [officers] is realistic...” Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez said. “And the reason it’s not realistic is because ... people who are entering the workforce do not want to be police officers”
The order lifts limits on how many new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on payroll increases for their departments
This brings the Bureau’s number of sworn officers to 806 — down from 881 last year, but up from its record low of 773 in September 2022
This innovative model offers a dynamic solution to recruitment shortages, particularly in larger police departments
Create a framework for implementing short-term solutions and long-term strategies to improve police officer recruitment in your agency
The Vallejo Police Department is working with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol to supplement its ranks
The Moose Lake city council will soon vote to decide whether to dissolve the police department in favor of a county law enforcement contract
Law enforcement leaders share strategies for building robust, diverse and highly efficient law enforcement agencies


Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps