Struggling to find qualified first responders?

We deliver qualified first responder candidates through our proven recruiting system.

 Built by Public Safety

The Recruiting Crisis is Real

There’s a shortage of qualified first responders

Outdated hiring systems lose 90% of applicants.

Time is wasted on unqualified
candidates.

The process is costing your
department resources.

Imagine a Pipeline of Ready-to-Serve Applicants

We deliver a consistent flow of qualified, vetted candidates directly into your system so you can stay fully staffed and focused on protecting your community.

“SAFEGUARD Recruiting is the answer to the recruiting crisis.”

-Sheriff Mark Lamb, Pinal County, Arizona

The SAFEGUARD Recruiting System

Qualified Public Safety Candidates, Guaranteed.

Our system delivers a set number of applicants each month, or we work for free until we do.

Tier One

Built for agencies that need a steady stream of qualified applicants, without the overhead.

You get:

Tier Two

Perfect for departments ready to expand their recruiting reach and build brand authority.

Everything in Tier One, plus:

Tier Three

Designed for agencies committed to dominating recruitment and fully staffing fast.

Everything in Tiers One and Two, plus:

Optional Add-Ons:

Built by First Responders, for First Responders.

Doug Larsen

Doug is the CEO of SAFEGUARD Recruiting and brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience to the role. His time with the Utah Department of Public Safety sharpened his expertise in leadership, risk management, evaluation, and public safety hiring. Now in the consulting and recruiting space, Doug continues to apply his leadership skills to drive innovation. As an entrepreneur, he combines his background in public safety with forward-thinking solutions to improve efficiency and security. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business and is passionate about using technology to meet the demands of an evolving landscape.

Travis Yates

Travis is the Vice President of Operations at SAFEGUARD Recruiting and recently retired as a commander after 30 years with a major metropolitan police department. He is the co-founder of the Below 100 Initiative, an advanced certified instructor, certified Force Science Analyst, and recipient of the ILEETA International Law Enforcement Trainer of the Year award. For over 20 years, Travis has led leadership seminars for thousands of law enforcement and business professionals across 47 states and internationally. With a strong focus on police recruiting, he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 227) and holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University.

Our Clients

WE GUARANTEE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES EVERY MONTH OR WE WORK FOR FREE UNTIL WE DO.

Let’s Fix Your Recruiting Pipeline Starting Today

SAFEGUARD Recruiting Podcast

SAFEGUARD Recruiting is dedicated to recruiting first responders and in the latest podcast, Doug Larsen and Travis Yates discuss the importance of a department's website and how that can translate to more applicants and hires.
Von Kliem is the President and Director of Communications with Force Science and a worldwide expert in law enforcement operations. Von discusses vital issues facing profession including recruiting, retention and leadership.
If you follow police recruiting trends, you know it can feel like every week there’s a new headline about “the crisis” and what to do about it. But as Doug Larsen and Travis Yates discuss, there is no shortage of law enforcement recruits. On Today's episode, Chief Scott Hughes discusses
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