Policing agencies across the Australia are experiencing widespread challenges in the recruitment and retention of their policing workforce. In a competitive labour market, along with changing generational preferences that prioritise work/life balance, flexible working arrangements, and collaborative leadership, NSWPF is interested in research investigating effective strategies that incentivise individuals to want to pursue a career in policing. We are also interested in effective strategies for retaining qualified officers once they have entered the police force.
NSWPF is particularly interested in research into:
10.1 Research into effective strategies designed to attract and retain the policing workforce? How is this addressed by other national and international policing agencies?
10.2 What are other armed forces and police jurisdictions doing to engage with employee's families? What impact does it have on recruitment, career longevity, and long-term sick leave?
10.3 What are police agencies around the world doing to remain an employee of choice and continue to meet community policing expectations?