Branding Q&A with Mike Ford
Branding, when used correctly, can be very successful for recruiting websites. I sat down with Mike Ford, the creative director at Epic Recruiting, to discuss branding and its importance when creating law enforcement recruitment websites. Branding can be very helpful for the department and Mike believes that having an one brand and one message is […]
Production Q&A With Marteen Cleary
Production is a huge component to Epic’s recruiting strategy. Capturing original photos and videos helps promote your department and all it has to offer while also building your individual brand. I sat down with Marteen Cleary, the lead producer at Epic, to learn about the production process and how to create professional high quality content. […]
Digital Recruitment Q&A with Brittany Winfrey
Police departments across the nation are facing a hiring crisis. With diminishing retention rates and fewer hires, departments are finding themselves understaffed. According to Brittany Winfrey, Digital Marketing Manager at Epic Recruiting, a Recruiting Agency that specializes in law enforcement, police departments recruiting methods have changed very little over the past 15 years. “Agencies we […]
Recruitment Websites Q&A with Sam Blonder
Law enforcement agencies have historically never used stand alone recruiting websites. According to Epic Recruiting’s CEO, Sam Blonder, failing to provide this critical tool to your recruiting team puts your agency at a massive disadvantage. I sat down with Sam and discussed why this tool has been elusive to law enforcement and what Epic sees […]
Showcase Your Department Culture
Developing a solid relationship with your community can enhance public safety, recruit new members, and make people feel welcome at your department. This is especially crucial in diverse communities where understanding the people that make up the community is vital for law enforcement to serve and represent them effectively.
Boost Your Recruitment
Have you ever wondered how police departments can increase the number of applicants and recruits? One effective strategy is to host hiring fairs, where interested individuals can learn more about the department and the application process. Another approach is to visit schools and universities to provide information about careers in law enforcement.
3 Things You Should Be Doing As A Recruiting Department
As an active recruiting department, there are a few things you need to be doing to be successful in recruiting the best candidates for your department. Firstly, make sure to practice budgeting and set aside a specific budget for recruiting purposes.
SFPD Website Highlights
When choosing a law enforcement job, many look for a department that stands out and leaves a lasting impression. The San Francisco Police Department has several qualities that make it unique compared to other departments in the area.
Desert Hot Springs Recruiter Spotlight
For this month’s recruiter of the month, we spoke with Deputy Chief of Police Steven Shaw about the recruiting process in Desert Hot Springs. Steven Shaw has worked in law enforcement for 35 years. After spending 32 years with the San Diego Police Department, Shaw came to Desert Hot Springs in 2020 as the Deputy […]
The Future of Police Recruiting
Retention is Real It has been estimated that overall employment of police officers and detectives will increase by 3 percent from 2021 to 2031. This is below average compared to all other occupations in the United States. Despite 3 percent growth, about 68,500 openings for police and detectives are projected each year, on average. Most […]