Mentoring for Success: Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Policing

More police agencies are incorporating formal mentoring programs to bolster their recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts. These programs can enhance onboarding, support officers in navigating career paths and professional development, and strengthen peer relationships. This quick hit session will highlight how to develop a formal mentoring program, including defining goals and objectives, applying promising practices, and lessons learned. IACP staff will be available to discuss how to leverage CRI-TAC resources to establish or enhance your agency’s mentoring program.