Enhancing Recruitment, Retention, and Promotion Outcomes: Lessons Learned from High-Success Agencies and Executives

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 2A/3A, Colorado Convention Center

Law enforcement agencies continue to face significant challenges in achieving desired outcomes in recruitment, retention, promotion, and career development. This session presents findings from a research study conducted with accredited law enforcement agencies, highlighting innovative strategies and best practices to improve personnel processes. While financial considerations remain important, the research reveals that personnel are more likely to stay with organizations that foster healthy workplace cultures, demonstrate effective leadership, and offer diverse career development opportunities. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, as the research team and chief executives share practical tips for building more effective recruitment and retention programs.

Submitter & Moderator(s)

Travis Parrish

Director, Client Services and Relations
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
Gainesville, Virginia, United States

Speaker(s)

Julie Hibdon

Associate Professor
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Joseph Schafer

Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
John Letteney

Assistant Town Manager
Town of Morrisville
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
RG

Renee Gordon

Director
Department of Emergency and Customer Communications
Alexandria, Virginia, United States