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.

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

“The wealth of knowledge shared amongst agencies from across the country was a huge benefit. The speakers were candid, and we were able to gather new ideas to capture quality candidates. Hugely appreciative.”

Chief of Police, Department of Veterans Affairs

“Outstanding Conference! Did not know what to expect... it was awesome. Met a lot of great officers from around the country!”

Lieutenant, Philadelphia Police Department

“ This event was really informative and helped me evaluate our recruitment strategies with a new perspective.”

Senior Public Safety Recruitment Coordinator, City of Memphis

“ Wonderful content and networking opportunities, plus lots of interaction between the presenters and attendees.”