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Chief Michael Shaw discusses the impact of financial stress on police recruitment and retention.

🚨 On the latest episode of the 𝑻𝒘𝒐 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇𝒔, 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒄 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕, we talked to Chief Michael Shaw from Webster, Massachusetts Police Department, and he brings a perspective you don’t hear nearly enough in this profession:👉 What if one of the biggest factors impacting recruitment, retention, AND performance… is 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬?💡 In this episode, we dive into:▪️ The real impact of financial stress on officer decision-making and well-being▪️ How financial education can improve morale and stability▪️ Practical strategies to recruit AND retain quality officers▪️ Why departments need to start thinking beyond pay scales

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