Recruiting & Retaining the Next Generation of Law Enforcement

Recruiting & Retaining the Next Generation of Law Enforcement

Millennials, Media and Cultural Solutions

Registration Fee: $495

In a climate of clashing media narratives, how do you cut through the noise and sell your culture & profession? How do you get facts out there, mend community relations, and flourish as an agency? Law enforcement is in desperate need of taking back the agenda-driven narrative that dishonors the profession and disparages its members.

We will open this two-day symposium by challenging law enforcement managers to think critically about solutions. Our instructor will offer data, stats and relevant studies that highlight what we're doing right and what we're doing wrong as leaders of both an organization and community. We then begin the discussion on 1) how to successfully attract and recruit qualified applicants - including members of the minority community and 2) how to retain your experienced officers in today's climate.

This course will address recruitment as the selling of a lifestyle rather than just a job. We will discuss the need for cultural changes that will help retain exceptional officers and how those same officers will become your greatest recruitment tool.

We will facilitate breakout sessions and conduct an open panel discussion, allowing participants the opportunity to weigh in with the instructors on the issues at hand. Course topics will include:

• Why do we have recruitment issues & officers retiring early?

• Countering the media and extremists: who's controlling the conversation?

• The Millennial Myth & Practical Solutions

• How should we be hiring? What are we looking for?

• Policy considerations: Are policies disqualifying strong candidates?

• Successful systems to identify inappropriate candidates

• Selling the lifestyle - Not just a job

Hosted by Clermont Police Department

Located at Clermont Arts & Recreation Center

3700 S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711

July 11-12, 2024 ♦ 8 AM - 5 PM