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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