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    Hiring & Promotion

    Rethink Law Enforcement Recruiting

    William L. Harvey
    April 26, 2024
    Recruitment strategies and efforts for police and law enforcement agencies need to be closely scrutinized and adjusted to fit into today’s volatile job markets.
    Aurora Police Department | Chicago Tribune | TNS
    Hiring & Promotion

    How an Ill. Police Department Filled its Ranks Despite Officer Shortages

    March 19, 2024
    Currently, the Aurora Police Department has 326 budgeted positions—the most in the department's history—and just seven job openings, which are expected to be filled quickly, according...
    Joe Cavaretta | South Florida Sun Sentinel | TNS
    Hiring & Promotion

    Fla. Police Department Turns to Spring Breakers as Possible Recruits

    March 15, 2024
    This year, Fort Lauderdale's police chief has ramped up efforts to recruit potential officer hires and improve relationships between officers and spring breakers.
    Hiring & Promotion

    Minneapolis Unveils New Recruiting Campaign to Rebrand Policing

    March 7, 2024
    The "Imagine Yourself" recruitment campaign is "a full-court press to make sure that we are getting the necessary police officers," as well as 911 dispatchers, says Minneapolis...
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    Hiring & Promotion

    Calif. Highway Patrol Sees Highest Application Surge in Seven Years

    Joe Vince
    March 6, 2024
    In January, the California Highway Patrol saw a 94% increase in applications compared to January 2022, and the spike comes as the agency has launched a new recruiting campaign...
    RJ Sangosti | The Denver Post | TNS
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    Denver Sheriff's Department to Bump Deputy Pay over $100K

    March 5, 2024
    Mayor Mike Johnston called the new contract with Denver sheriff's deputies "a huge step forward for public safety" in the city as the agency struggles with chronic understaffing...