The Police Recruitment and Retention Summit | A FRA Conference

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August 4-6, 2025
St. Louis, MO

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Join the 16th Police Recruitment and Retention Summit
& Brand-New Women in Law Enforcement Day

In today’s challenging landscape—marked by a shrinking candidate pool, fierce competition from other career paths, and a growing need to strengthen public perception—effective recruitment and retention strategies are more critical than ever. The Police Recruitment & Retention Summit is a must-attend training event designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the tools and insights to overcome these obstacles head-on.

Now in its 16th edition, this event delivers actionable strategies to engage Millennial and Gen Z candidates, lessons learned from real-world recruitment audits, and collaborative roundtable discussions tailored for similarly sized agencies. With a spotlight on mental health, emerging technologies, and shifting generational expectations, you'll walk away with fresh ideas, proven tactics, and practical tools to attract, retain, and empower the next generation of officers.

Just Announced: Women in Law Enforcement Day

New for 2025, we’re proud to introduce a powerful add-on experience: Women in Law Enforcement Day, taking place on Monday, August 4. This immersive, full-day session is dedicated to elevating and supporting women across all ranks of law enforcement. Dive into leadership development, mentorship, and real conversations about the unique challenges women face in the field. Whether you're just starting out or leading from the top, this experience is designed to help you grow, connect, and lead with confidence.

Join hundreds of law enforcement leaders to explore new approaches to recruitment, benchmark best practices in retention, and leave better prepared to thrive in today’s competitive hiring environment. 

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. 

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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 why attendees are joining us in St. Louis:

  • Learn how to build a recruitment-focused culture where every officer plays a role in attracting top talent

  • Understand how ongoing training directly impacts retention and officer engagement

  • Discover proven strategies to successfully recruit the next generation of law enforcement professionals

  • Walk away with actionable steps to launch a wellness program that boosts both retention and resilience

  • Explore top tactics to elevate and modernize your recruitment program

  • Get expert tips on leveraging social media to reach and engage qualified candidates

  • Learn how initiatives like pre-hire programs and stay interviews can significantly improve retention

  • Hear real-life success stories of agencies that implemented challenging policy changes to drive results

  • Find out how to collect and use data to identify what’s working—and where there’s room to improve

  • See how agencies are streamlining recruitment by using technology to track applicants and improve efficiency

“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.”

Deputy, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office