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Officer Recruitment, Hiring & Retention Mini-Grants

Program owner: Multiple state and local public safety recruiting initiatives

Summary: Funding to help agencies recruit, hire, and retain qualified officers in a competitive labor market.

Officer Recruitment, Hiring & Retention mini grants support initiatives such as recruitment campaigns, hiring bonuses, recruiter positions, internship programs, and lateral hiring incentives. Some programs also allow funding for mentoring, career development planning, and workplace culture improvements.

These projects are especially valuable for smaller agencies that struggle to compete with larger departments for candidates.

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