The 18th Police Recruitment and Retention Summit

Designed for law enforcement leaders navigating an evolving workforce, the 18th Police Recruitment & Retention Summit delivers practical strategies to attract qualified candidates, retain experienced officers, and build stronger, more sustainable departments.

Recruitment and retention today go far beyond filling open positions. Departments are navigating a competitive hiring environment while also addressing burnout, early attrition, changing workforce expectations, and the need to do more with limited staffing.

The 18th Police Recruitment & Retention Summit brings law enforcement leaders together to rethink how they recruit, support, and retain their workforce. From strengthening hiring pipelines and creating competitive benefits to prioritizing officer well-being and building a culture where employees want to stay, attendees will leave with actionable ideas they can bring back to their departments.

Our 2026 event featured: 

• Women in Law Enforcement Morning Summit focused on retention, advancement, leadership, and career pathways
• Strategies for designing competitive benefits and incentives that go beyond salary
• In-depth workshops addressing burnout, mental health, and sustainable officer support
• Insights into how AI is changing recruitment and retention
• Approaches to adapting staffing models and operating effectively with leaner teams
• Opportunities to connect with law enforcement leaders facing similar workforce challenges
• All meals and networking receptions included with your ticket

• Build a sustainable workforce strategy that goes beyond recruitment
• Improve your ability to convert applicants into hires through a stronger hiring process
• Design benefits and incentives that make your department more competitive
• Address burnout and support officer mental health
• Walk away with a clear action plan to strengthen your workforce strategy