Part of the Leadership Principles Webinar Series.
The challenge of recruitment and retention in public safety is more than just filling vacancies—it’s about fostering a culture that keeps good people in the profession. Before you invest in new hiring initiatives, ask yourself: Is your agency a place where people want to stay?
Join this Lexipol webinar as Battalion Chief Bruce Bjorge (from the Western Taney County Fire District in Branson, Missouri) and Chief (Ret.) Dave Funkhouser explore the root causes behind recruitment and retention struggles and offer practical strategies to address cultural and leadership challenges that may be contributing to staffing issues.
When: Noon Central Time on Thursday, April 17, 2025
Length: 1 hour
You’ll learn:
- The hidden pitfalls of recruitment efforts and why retention should come first.
- How agency culture directly impacts staffing success.
- Creative, modern approaches to marketing and recruiting the next generation.
- The role of leadership, training, and wellness in keeping employees engaged.
- Proven strategies for building an inclusive, supportive workplace that retains good employees.
Registration is free.
Can’t make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the recording after the event.
Speakers
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Bruce Bjorge
Fire & EMS Ambassador, Lexipol
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Bruce Bjorge’s fire service career includes more than 38 years of experience in command and training positions with career, combination, volunteer and military fire agencies. Currently, he is a Battalion Chief with the Western Taney County Fire District in Branson, Missouri. He has been an active instructor and evaluator for the past 28 years and is a regular presenter at state, regional and national conferences and training events and has also served as a training developer for Lexipol. Bruce is also the currently serves as Fire & EMS Ambassador for Lexipol.
Chief (Ret.) Dave Funkhouser
Business Development Executive, Lexipol
Dave Funkhouser spent 34 award-winning years in law enforcement in the State of Wisconsin, serving at the ranks of Officer, Detective, Lieutenant, and Captain for two suburban Milwaukee area police departments and 17 years as Chief of Police for a city in NE Wisconsin. During his time as chief, Dave served on the Executive Board of the WI Chiefs of Police Association including terms as President of both the chief’s association and the WI Police Leadership Foundation. Dave also has his own speaking service and has been a key-note speaker for many public safety and professional organizations across the country, presenting on the topics of leadership, personal development, crisis management, wellness, and more. Dave’s presentation on “Transformational Leadership” has been shared with many organizations and is highly regarded. Dave now works as a Strategic Partnership Manager with Lexipol, an industry leader providing risk management solutions.
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