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Students and Potential Recruits
ASPIRE offers a variety of resources and events to engage with students and potential recruits. By focusing on what matters most, we can help guide you toward the career in policing that is best for you. Check out the exciting content we have to offer today!
Police Agencies
Discover a wealth of valuable resources designed to support police agencies in their efforts to attract and retain law enforcement professionals and enhance diversity, inclusion, and equity within their ranks. The ASPIRE Project has curated a collection of practical tools, research findings, and actionable recommendations to guide your agency toward building a more representative and effective policing workforce.
Community Partners
The ASPIRE project recognizes the critical role community partners play in fostering meaningful connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Explore our range of resources designed to help community members have a voice in shaping the policing profession and support inclusive policing.
Researchers
ASPIRE is committed to advancing research that supports police agencies in improving their recruitment, training, organizational culture, and community engagement efforts. We compile existing evidence, guide future research, and support practitioner-researcher partnerships to further advance the science on inclusive policing.
University Administrators
ASPIRE offers tailored resources for universities and other academic institutions to promote initiatives and career pathways into policing. From curriculum development to internship opportunities, we provide resources to help administrators enhance their programs and cultivate the next generation of law enforcement professionals. We also share evidence-based research on practices to support effective and inclusive policing on campus.
Browse Resources
Start your journey towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable workforce. Explore our resources, adopt evidence-based strategies, and transform your agency’s approach to recruitment and retention. Let’s work together to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, fostering trust, fairness, and excellence along the way.
Resource Type Descriptions
- Best Practices Guide: Access our comprehensive guide that consolidates evidence-based strategies for recruiting, retaining, and supporting officers in today’s environment. Implement these recommendations to create career pathways that attract diverse talent and foster their success within your agency.
- Recruitment Toolkit: Explore our toolkit, filled with practical resources to support your proactive recruitment efforts in diverse institutions and communities. Gain insights into effective outreach strategies, engagement initiatives, and partnerships that bridge the diversity gaps in law enforcement.
- Training and Development Modules: Dive into our curated modules that offer specialized training on diversity, unconscious bias, cultural competency, and community engagement. Equip your officers and personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to serve diverse communities effectively.
- Research Reports: Stay informed with our collection of research reports that highlight the importance of diversity in policing and the positive impact diversity has on agency performance and community trust. Use these insights to inform your agency’s diversity initiatives and advocate for change.
- Case Studies: Learn from real-world examples of police agencies that have successfully implemented inclusive practices and achieved meaningful diversity outcomes. These case studies offer practical insights, showcasing the transformative power of prioritizing diversity and inclusion.
- Webinars and Events: Engage with experts, thought leaders, and practitioners through our webinars and events. Join discussions, share experiences, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends, innovative approaches, and best practices in the field of inclusive policing.
- Partner Network: Connect with our network of collaborators, including the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). Collaborate with peer organizations to strengthen your diversity efforts and access additional resources.
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2024 National Forensic Science Week
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Interested in alternative career path in law enforcement?
Check out these interviews with sworn Crime Scene Investigators as they discuss challenges and perks of forensic science careers!
Jaclynn McKay is a Research Forensic Scientist at RTI and previously worked as a crime scene investigator in South Carolina. For National Forensic Science Week, she shares her journey and advice for those considering a similar job.
Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigator Alison Casanova has decades of experience working in forensics. She shares her favorite part about working in forensics.
Broward County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Investigator Roberto Caceres has been a Forensic Field Training Detective since 2014 and was also one of the lead forensic investigators during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in 2018. He shared with ASPIRE the impact being Hispanic has on his career.
Thank you so much to the sworn forensics professionals who spoke with us for National Forensic Science Week! We look forward to sharing more from the conversations.
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Visit the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence website to learn more about resources for forensic scientists!
