As the captain of the police department in charge of recruiting new officers, it is crucial to ensure that the pool of applicants is diverse and possesses the necessary qualifications to effectively serve our city during these challenging economic times. "in order to attract a larger and more diverse candidate pool, you must represent the type of recruit you are looking to hire" (pdrecruiting.com). To attract qualified applicants committed to community policing and engagement, we will emphasize the importance of these values in our recruitment efforts. We will highlight success stories of existing officers who have successfully built strong relationships with the communities they serve, encouraging aspiring officers to join a team that values community engagement