The Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services published a report of recommendations to address the challenges in recruitment and retention that law enforcement agencies are facing nationwide.
Recruitment and retention work groups and legislative initiatives have continued to increase as workforce challenges remain a stark reality for the public sector. The public safety divisions in particular have been an area of intentional focus by Maryland’s policymakers. MACo weighed in on three bills just this session to support these efforts.
Looking at trends in other states can further these initiatives by helping local and state government officials understand what types of ideas are being implemented and assessing which of those strategies can really move the needle. The publication is the result of a convening of law enforcement and community leaders across the country.
