Stay Engaged and Retain the Workforce: Multidimensional Approaches to Understanding Officer Retention and Risk Factors

Sunday, October 15, 2023

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM PST

Location: Room: 6C

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Ashleigh Wojslawowicz

Research Manager
Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, South Carolina
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Speaker(s)

Anthony Gibson

Recruitment & Retention Supervisor
Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Dannelle Goldberg

Senior Data Analyst
Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolinia, United States

Against the backdrop of generational changes and societal movements surrounding the law enforcement profession, the sworn officer continues to be the most critical and costly asset to police agencies. In this panel, attendees will be presented with a multidimensional approach on how to develop a comprehensive understanding of agency-specific retention factors and potential risks for officer resignation. This panel will highlight application of validated research methods for the purpose of providing law enforcement partners with the tools necessary to better understand elements surrounding retention decisions within their organization and direct leadership in the utilization of preexisting resources.