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About the Course
This course addresses critical issues facing police agencies today. Led by an experienced former Police Chief Dwayne Orrick, the program will delve into strategies for changing recruiting narratives, speeding up processes, and identifying the qualities of ideal candidates. Students will learn how to analyze and project turnover, understand its significant cost impact, and discover best practices for retaining employees. The course emphasizes viewing staff as an investment and highlights the importance of organizational image, data analysis, and proactive recruitment.
Your Instructor
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Dwayne Orrick
Chief Dwayne Orrick is the Chief of Police for the City of Roswell, Georgia. Prior to assuming this position, he was the Police Chief for the City of Cordele, Georgia for 16 years and served as the Director of Public Safety from 2006 to 2011. He also worked as a Criminal Justice Management Consultant for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs as well as a police officer, field training officer, and deputy sheriff. Chief Orrick writes a regular column on recruiting for Law and Order Magazine and published Recruiting, Retention and Turnover of Police Personnel: Reliable, Practical, and Effective Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Georgia.