Recruiting Plan Includes:

The APD must review several hundred applicants to get a single qualified candidate. It is critical that once they are recruited and trained that these valuable officers are retained for a career in law enforcement with our city.

I learned the value of retaining talent and avoiding turnover during my career with The Home Depot Inc. I was tasked with maintaining a highly motivated workforce while the wages I paid could be matched or exceed by other competitors. This required creating an environment of engagement, support, and respect. People will accept fair pay in a place where they are valued vs higher pay in an environment of confusion and mistrust. This value will come from leadership and the communities that our officers serve.

Officer Retention Plans Include:

Improving the working environment including equipment, training, and precinct conditions.

Working with The Police Foundation and Corporate partners to create a first-time home purchase program with 100% financing or down payment assistance for officers. This will assist officers with one of their most important investments.