Police chiefs and sheriffs from small and large departments alike frequently voice concerns about the hassles involved in recruitment and retention of quality employees. The police recruitment and retention problem can undermine the very mission of law enforcement in society-to serve and protect people and provide law and order.

Today, people expect uniformed police officers not only to fight crime but also to demonstrate high ethical standards and treat people with dignity and respect. To meet these expectations, the law enforcement community has to utilize innovative approaches to police recruitment and retention and elevate the professional requirements for personnel involved in selection and training (Law Enforcement Executive Forum, 2006). It is the intent of this series to provide the law enforcement community with the knowledge and tools to achieve their recruitment and retention goals.

Tuition and lodging are provided!

Recruitment—Making the Right Choice!

Date: February 26-27, 2008

Location: Peoria, Illinois

• Choosing the Right Selection Tool for Your Agency
• Effectively Using Recruitment Fairs
• Recruiting from the Military
• Multi-Generational Workforce
• Building a Cyber Recruiting Strategy
• Marketing and Salesmanship
• Top Secret Locations and Methods
• Successful Strategies and Resources to Improve Recruitment and Retention

Retention—Managing the Department’s Most Valuable Asset

Date: April 22-23, 2008

Location: Peoria, Illinois  

• Officer Training and Development
• Coaching and Mentoring Programs
• Professional Development and Career Advancement
• Succession Planning
• Mind, Body and Soul
• Stress Management
• Labor Relations
• More to be announced!  

Register today for one or both Executive Summits! Download a registration form here.