JOURNAL ARTICLE

Does prior military and/or law enforcement experience influence officer retention? A case study of the Charleston Police Department.

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2024, v. 18. P. 1 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: O'Guinn, Bradley J; Nader, Elias; Goldberg, Dannelle; Gibson, Anthony 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines whether prior military and/or law enforcement experience influences officer retention within the Charleston (SC) Police Department (CPD). The study found that officers with prior military service were significantly more likely to leave the agency and did so about 20 months earlier than those without military backgrounds. Prior law enforcement experience did not affect the likelihood of separation but did influence the duration officers remained with the department. These results suggest that police agencies should reconsider recruitment and retention strategies, while further research is needed to understand the reasons behind higher resignation rates among certain officers.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2024/01, Vol. 18, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paad087
  • Accession Number:184072837
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