Ron Turner talks with Operations Sgt. Nathaniel Myles of the recruitment unit of the Chicago Police Department. Sergeant Myles discusses challenges in recruiting and retaining law officers, including competition with neighboring agencies and negative media portrayals. Chicago PD actively emphasizes community engagement, diverse candidate outreach and expansion of qualification pathways to attract passionate recruits. The department also stresses competitive employment benefits and mental health resources. Sgt. Myles 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.
