Recruitment and Selection Strategies for Law Enforcement Agencies
Recruitment and Selection Strategies for Law Enforcement Agencies
Juan Estrada
Calumet College of St. Joseph
PSM 444, Focus Paper
Chicago, Illinois
October 16, 2012
Table of Contents
Chapter Page
I. Abstract ……………………………………………………………. 3
II. Introduction ……………………………………………………………. 4
III. Research ……………………………………………………………. 4
IV. Implementation…………………………………………………………... 12
V. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………. 15
VI. References ……………………………………………………………. 17
Abstract
This paper will examine the issues of recruitment and selection that plague many police departments around the country. It seems that when the initial entry exams are offered to the public, the problem arises in the quantity and quality of the applicants that arrive to take them. The reader will have an understanding of the reasons that may be responsible. This paper will examine what some police departments, as well as businesses in the private sector, have done to correct the problem of recruitment and selection. After an exploration of various methods, provided will be educated suggestions in improving the recruitment and selection practices of law enforcement agencies. This paper will thoroughly discuss specific approaches and their objectives. Techniques to inspire management and subordinates with recommendations will also be discussed. Understandably, these suggestions will come at a cost, however, this paper will describe how these cost may be counter balanced. The reader will be provided with the methods used in evaluating the strategies’ effectiveness.
Introduction
With any well-ran business or organization, recruitment and selection is pivotal in maintaining its success. However, staffing is no easy task, and this also holds true when it comes to law enforcement agencies. It is not merely sufficient to hire an adequate amount of individuals; it is necessary to hire the right ones that are capable of handling such a demanding job. Police departments face many obstacles
Juan Estrada
Calumet College of St. Joseph
PSM 444, Focus Paper
Chicago, Illinois
October 16, 2012
Table of Contents
Chapter Page
I. Abstract ……………………………………………………………. 3
II. Introduction ……………………………………………………………. 4
III. Research ……………………………………………………………. 4
IV. Implementation…………………………………………………………... 12
V. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………. 15
VI. References ……………………………………………………………. 17
Abstract
This paper will examine the issues of recruitment and selection that plague many police departments around the country. It seems that when the initial entry exams are offered to the public, the problem arises in the quantity and quality of the applicants that arrive to take them. The reader will have an understanding of the reasons that may be responsible. This paper will examine what some police departments, as well as businesses in the private sector, have done to correct the problem of recruitment and selection. After an exploration of various methods, provided will be educated suggestions in improving the recruitment and selection practices of law enforcement agencies. This paper will thoroughly discuss specific approaches and their objectives. Techniques to inspire management and subordinates with recommendations will also be discussed. Understandably, these suggestions will come at a cost, however, this paper will describe how these cost may be counter balanced. The reader will be provided with the methods used in evaluating the strategies’ effectiveness.
Introduction
With any well-ran business or organization, recruitment and selection is pivotal in maintaining its success. However, staffing is no easy task, and this also holds true when it comes to law enforcement agencies. It is not merely sufficient to hire an adequate amount of individuals; it is necessary to hire the right ones that are capable of handling such a demanding job. Police departments face many obstacles
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