The Police Recruitment and Retention Summit

Join the 16th Police Recruitment and Retention Summit
Innovative Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

In an era marked by a shrinking candidate pool, increased competition from other career paths, and a pressing need to enhance public perception, focusing on effective recruitment and retention strategies is crucial for attracting and keeping high-quality officers. The Police Recruitment and Retention Summit is an essential training event designed to equip police personnel with the tools and insights needed to address these challenges. Take home strategies for building a culture of wellness and belonging, budget-friendly outreach tactics, and leveraging technology to streamline recruitment processes.

Join hundreds of police officers and law enforcement professionals to discover new recruitment techniques, benchmark best practices in retention, and leave prepared to navigate the competitive landscape successfully.

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Food & Beverage Included in Your Registration:

Your registration includes all meals outlined in the conference agenda - breakfast, lunch, and evening hors d'oeuvres & cocktails during networking receptions. At FRA, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional conference experience with top-tier content, expert speakers, and outstanding food and beverage offerings to enhance your participation.

With a wide variety of topics that focus on issues related to police officer recruitment and retention, this is the nation's marquee event for police and personnel across all job titles. You can expect to network with:

Police Officers & Sheriffs
Sergeants
Personnel & Recruitment
Human Resources
Lieutenants
Captains
Detectives
Commanders
Deputy Chiefs
Dispatchers

Past Attendees

There's a reason law enforcement professionals join us year after year! Check out a few of the reasons attendees joined us for the winter edition:

Learn how to leverage social media and programmatic advertising for cost-effective recruitment gains 
Get practical advice on helping potential candidates complete the application process successfully
Uncover effective ways to cultivate a recruitment mindset across your entire force
Discuss the powerful role of mental health support in boosting both recruitment and retention 
Get expert tips on training leaders who foster a positive culture, driving long-term retention 
Gain insights into developing the next generation of recruits to keep your candidate pipeline full 
Learn from a real-life case study of a successful, comprehensive military recruitment program
Take away actionable strategies for building a department that truly reflects your community 
Discover streamlined application tactics to get candidates to the academy faster and more efficiently 
Explore strategies to elevate your department’s public image to boost greater interest in law enforcement careers

“I think the conference does a great job of really tailoring the content to help people from large agencies, mid-sized agencies, and small agencies - and making sure that you can actually make an impact on the recruiting and hiring of the people in your department and your community.”

Sergeant, Fort Collins Police Department

“This is my first time attending a FRA recruitment conference and it’s been very well organized and very well attended which is good for networking purposes.”

Captain, Recruitment Services Division Director, Pennsylvania State Police

“ I’ve been here three years in a row and every year I get something completely different. You are able to take back some of the greatest knowledge to recruit the best applicants you can.”

Sergeant, Pre-Employment and Recruiting, Wichita Police Department

“ It’s a great atmosphere; it’s a nice learning environment, it’s relaxed, and it gives you the opportunity to build the relationships with peers.”