Download or read book Recruitment and Retention written by Bernard D. Rostker and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study presents recommendations to improve recruiting and retention in the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). The recommendations, tailored to the unique circumstances of the NOPD, include using civilian employees for some jobs now performed by officers; developing a proactive recruiting program; providing housing; increasing the frequency of promotion examinations; eliminating the backlog of promotions; restructuring compensation; establishing a first-responders charter school; and rebuilding the police infrastructure.