Struggling to find qualified police officers? We fix recruiting, guaranteed.

We bring you qualified police candidates with our proven recruiting system built by cops, for cops

The Recruiting Crisis is Real

There’s a shortage of qualified officers.

Outdated hiring systems lose 90% of applicants.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 Officers

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 Police 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:

Guaranteed 100 Candidates / Month
SAFEGUARD Connect platform
- Desktop + Mobile App
- Unlimited Users
Unlimited Mobile App + Desktop Calling, SMS, and Email
Automated Nurturing Program (Text + Email)
- 30 Days of Messages
Candidate Screening for Qualification
Quarterly Ad Creative
Social Media Content Scheduling Tools
Live Progress Tracking
Monthly Strategy Meeting
Customer Support via Email

Tier Two

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

Everything in Tier One, plus:

Guaranteed 300 Candidates / Month
Job Distribution Across 20+ Job Boards
Automated Nurturing Program
- 60 Days of Messages
Monthly Custom Ad Creative
Dedicated Recruiting Strategist
Recruitment Process Evaluation
Phone + Email Support
Bi-Monthly Strategy Meeting

Tier Three

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

Everything in Tiers One and Two, plus:

Guaranteed 900 Candidates / Month
Automated Nurturing Program (Text, Email & Phone)
- 90 Days
Prioritized Access to Our Recruiting Team
Recruiter Training to Improve Close Rates
Brand Assessment + Strategy
Ringless Voicemails for Outreach
Weekly Strategy Meeting

Optional Add-Ons:

Built by Law Enforcement, for Law Enforcement.

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 policy development. 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. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 227) and holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University.

Our Clients

"SAFEGUARD is the force multiplier for law enforcement recruiting."

CPL ALLIANCE

"I am in shock as to how effective and how quick the Safeguard Recruiting campaign worked for my agency."

Campbell County Detention Center

"As soon as our campaign went live, candidates started rolling in!"

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

"Safeguard recruiting is the answer to todays recruiting crisis and will ensure communities remain safe."

Law Officer Magazine

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

Recruit with Urgency

Join Travis Yates on the latest SAFEGUARD Recruiting Podcast where he discusses the importance of urgency in law enforcement recruiting. The idea of urgency is not new and it's a psychological trigger that gets people to finally take action. After 500+ recruiting campaigns, SAFEGUARD Recruiting has dialed in this important

How Culture Drives Recruiting

In this episode, Dr. Travis Yates discusses how culture of an agency begins with recruiting and how that can lead to improved culture within the organization. Culture isn’t just built from within, recruiting and marketing shape it from the outside. By showing the full spectrum of what your agency does

Recruit Law Enforcement Like A Coach

Travis Yates and Doug Larsen join together to discuss how first responder recruiters can recruit modern day candidates by treating them like athletes. If you want to attract, convert, and retain quality candidates, especially passive prospects, you need a recruiting playbook that emphasizes relationship-building, clear communication, and smart use of