Nov 7, 2024
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Building Trust through Authenticity: Rethinking Police Service Branding and Video

As Police departments improve and develop their Employer Brand, they often turn to video as a medium to reach potential recruits. These videos, often focused on action-packed scenes like high-speed car chases, tactical operations, and displays of heavy weaponry, are visually exciting and designed to leave a lasting impression. But as policing continues to evolve, […]

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Oct 4, 2024
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Cracking the Code: How We Achieve Digital Recruitment Results That Police Departments Can’t

Recruiting qualified candidates for critical roles like police officers and first responders is challenging. Now, in a world dominated by digital platforms, the stakes are even higher. Many police departments rely on traditional methods or stick to single platforms like Meta (Facebook and Instagram) in hopes of finding the right candidates. However, this narrow approach […]

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Jul 19, 2024
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Why you shouldn’t start a recruitment campaign without repairing your organizational culture first

Lately, I’ve been approached by police services desperate for help recruiting and retaining high-quality officers. After three years of helping police services improve their marketing and recruiting efforts, I’ve learned a valuable lesson. It’s a waste of money and time recruiting officers if you haven’t taken the time to repair your organizational culture first.

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Apr 24, 2024
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The true cost of a bad hire in First Responder Recruitment: More than just money

Picture this: You’ve invested significant time and resources into recruiting a new officer. They pass the initial screening, complete training, and join your team. However, within a few months, performance issues arise, morale dips and public trust is potentially jeopardized. This scenario, unfortunately, isn’t uncommon. Here at Responder Recruitment, we understand the importance of building […]

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Aug 28, 2023
12 minute read

Why You Are Struggling to Find and Keep the Right Police Officers?

In the realm of law enforcement, a seismic shift has occurred—a perplexing puzzle that has left police services scratching their heads. Finding and retaining top-tier police officers in Canada and the United States has morphed into an enigma, casting a shadow of doubt on the confidence in policing itself.

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