Ron Turner talks to Operations Sergeant Nathaniel Myles, with the recruitment unit for the Chicago Police department about the challenges in recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers, competing with neighboring agencies and negative media portrayals. Miles of the emphasizes community engagement, diverse candidate outreach, and expanding qualification pathways to attract passionate recruits. The department uses social media, educational partnerships, and public events for recruitment while promoting mental health resources and competitive benefits. Miles stresses the importance of public perception management and envisions a streamlined recruitment process where demand naturally draws strong candidates to the force. Their website is: (https://join.chicagopolice.org) keyword: JOIN CHICAGO PD
Original airdate: 1/26/2025
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
