NCJ Number
192746
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 70 Issue: 11 Dated: November 2001 Pages: 13-17
Editor(s)
John E. Ott
Date Published
November 2001
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This article presented and discussed findings from a FBI National Academy symposium on issues that impact recruitment and those aspects and initiatives that contribute to successful recruitment.
Abstract
Throughout the United States, law enforcement agencies of all sizes are facing a significant recruitment problem. To address the problem and identify potential solutions, the FBI National Academy held a symposium on recruitment to exchange ideas and experiences from a valuable resource of participants. Participants provided input on issues, such as applicant expectations, agency requirements, and recruitment challenges. Participants outlined and defined several aspects that could contribute to a successful recruitment effort. Participants felt that for a recruitment initiative to be effective the alignment of a candidate's personal profile with that of the organization must be attained. It was clear that every agency's goal was to match applicant skills and desires with the agency's needs and culture. A two-way effort aids in closing the recruitment gap.