Staffing the Ranks: Smart Strategies to Strengthen Law Enforcement Hiring and Retention
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Featuring
[Moderator] Logan Seacrest, Resident Fellow, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, R Street Institute
Jillian Snider, Resident Senior Fellow, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, R Street Institute
Jason Mazeski, PhD, Chief of Training: New York City Taxi & Limousine Police; retired NYPD officer
Brendan Cox, Chief of Police, City of Albany, New York Police Department
Overview
Across the country, law enforcement agencies are facing an unprecedented workforce crisis. A surge in retirements, shrinking applicant pools, and rising public safety demands are leaving departments stretched thin. While lowering standards may seem like a quick fix, it’s not sustainable. Successful agencies are finding better ways forward.
Join us for a high-impact webinar exploring the root causes of the current law enforcement staffing emergency and practical strategies to solve it.
Key recruitment and retention discussion points will include:
- Strategies for expanding candidate pools without compromising standards
- Career development and wellness programs that can improve retention
- New federal and state policies to support staffing goals
- Ways to successfully modernize departmental hiring processes
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