Agenda

Welcome Remarks

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Keynote Address: Resilience in Law Enforcement

• Triumph over fear and adversity to wholeheartedly serve your community and remain a valuable asset to your department
• Generate a positive mindset to break through barriers and excel in your profession
• Transform your vision and goals to create a thriving attitude towards your profession and personal lifestyle

David Atkins, Retired Law Enforcement Captain,
New York State Police
No Excuses

Alternative Incentives: Identify Unique Incentives to Attract New Candidates

• Examine which external programs and tools can be utilized to attract candidates to select your department over a rival
• Offer opportunities for new hires to continue their education through no cost to your department to enrich their experience
• Incentivizes education achievements to retain college graduates as valuable members of your organization and future leaders

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

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Recruit to Retain! Identifying the “Right Fit” to Ensure Hiring Long-Serving Professionals

• Evaluate which factors are necessary in a candidate to be successful within your department to avoid making costly mistakes in the hiring process
• Assess a dwindling candidate pool to identify which future professionals exhibit the qualities and traits that you are searching for
• Invest in the selected candidates from day 1, to guarantee they feel wanted, cared for, and part of the organization

Mike Boward, Sergeant,
Fort Collins Police

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4 Steps to Successful Recruiting: Research, Content Creation, Recruiting Website, and Online Advertising

• Understand today's job seeker and meet them where they are
• Develop a brand and produce professional content
• Why a recruiting website matters... It's all about the data
• Use online advertising to increase reach, generate awareness, and drive conversions

Sam Blonder, CEO
Epic Recruiting

Davis Berryhill, Director of Digital Strategy & Marketing,
Epic Recruiting

Unique Tactics to Improve your Advertising Campaigns to Reach Target Audience

• Identify your target audience, breakdown their demographics and identify which advertisement mechanisms work best to reach new recruits
• Develop an advertising campaign across multiple platforms to ensure your reach is wide enough to capture the attention of candidates
• Offer clear and precise information on why your department is the right fit, and avoid offering incentives that aren’t available to reduce retention issues
• Utilize branding and images that reflect the communities you serve to identify with home grown talent with aspirations to become an officer

Speaker to be announced

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Proven Strategies to Increase Diversity Within your Organization

• Assess the demographic breakdown of your candidate pool in comparison to the community your serve with the intention of increasing diversity within your department
• Utilize current professionals on your force as recruiters on a daily basis, to highlight a positive presence within the community
• Capitalize on recruitment messaging to influence the diverse members in your community to seek further information to join your team

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Relief Recruiting Sgt., Cadet Program,
Columbus Division of Police

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain,
Assistant Division Chief,
Director of Investigative & OAO Services,
Maryland-National Capital Park Police

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Promote Positive Aspects of the Police Profession as a Recruiting Tool

• Overcome stereo types and negative images of the police profession by highlighting the valuable work that is conducted as a police professional
• Express occupation qualities that outshine alternative professions to help guide interest in applying to join your department
• Overcome barriers when recruiting to reach potential candidates that have expressed interest in the profession but have concerns

Patrick Loftus, Lieutenant, Director, Strategic Engagement Office
Executive Office of the Chief of Police
Metropolitan Police Department

Case Study: Capitalize on the Chiefs Advisory Council to Improve Brand Image

• Utilize community input by creating a council consisting of diverse members of your community to act as a bridge between the department and the community
• Include your officers at council meetings to present an overview of their role and get to better understand the community they serve
• Encourage officers to express the pride they take in their work to ensure a positive image of the department which the council disperses throughout the community

Ron Camacho, Chief of Police,
Chambersburg Borough Police Department

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Closing Remarks - Prepare for Round Table Discussion

Participate a facilitated roundtable discussion and deep dive with peers on timely topics in the industry.

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Networking Cocktail Reception

Opening Remarks

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Capitalize on Data to Understand Retention Issues

• Evaluate valuable data captured after an employee has left the department through implementation of exit interviews to understand contributing factors
• Analyze data to identify areas of improvement within your department that can be altered to increase likelihood of retention
• Identify warning signs in advance, and create intervention programs to increase probability of retention and improve work environment

Kevin White, Program Director,
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation

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Creating Opportunities Through Closed Doors

• Avoid losing a valuable asset after a missed promotion by creating an action plan on how to achieve career goals
• Engage with staff on a regular basis to identify and rectify potential issues that could cause an officer to transfer seeking alternative opportunities
• Remain engaged with strong employees and offer guidance on resources that can be utilized to enhance employees opportunity for future promotions

Antoinette Tull, PHR, HRPM, Chief Executive Officer,
Hurtle, LLC

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Utilize your Experience: The Value of Mentorship Programs on Retention and Growth

• Create, implement, or improve your current mentorship program for the benefit of your future leaders within your department
• Obtain “buy in” from experienced officers, for them to share experiences, guidance, and knowledge to help promote growth in the department
• Generate longevity within mentorship through knowledge transfer throughout different stages of the profession

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Relief Recruiting Sgt., Cadet Program,
Columbus Division of Police

Yasmin Brown, Captain, Assistant Chief – Support Operations,
Maryland-National Capital Park Police

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Internal Guidance: Interview Preparation and Guidance

• Guide current employees throughout the promotion process to help them prepare for the experience and feel part of the organization
• Examine documentation requirements to help them find the cutting edge that will separate them from the crowd
• Implement mock interviews and offer feedback on responses to ensure that the candidate is prepared for the real thing

Lisa King, Lieutenant,
Philadelphia Police Department

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Devote Time, Energy, and Commitment to Retain Essential Employees

• Examine department culture to identify areas of improvement to create a team environment
• Offer guidance and support to employees on personal and professional matters to create a feeling of belonging to a valuable organization
• Discuss long-term goals and objectives with employees and help create a plan of action to keep important officers within your department

Titus E. Burgess Jr., Sergeant – Personnel and Recruiting Unit
Lynchburg Police Department

Adam Sexton, Lieutenant, Criminal Investigations,
Lynchburg Police Department

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Utilize “Stay Interviews” to Obtain a Greater Understanding of Employee Retention

• Generate and implement interviews with your current employees to generate a strong understanding of the benefits of working for the department and what drives them to succeed
• Conduct interviews with employees at varying stages of their career to assess which areas are more valuable at varying stages of the occupation
• Utilize the data to adapt work environment to improve retention rates and create a healthy work environment

Yasmin Brown, Captain, Assistant Chief – Support Operations,
Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain,
Assistant Division Chief,
Director of Investigative & OAO Services,
Maryland-National Capital Park Police

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Closing Remarks

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department