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This Solicitation opportunity from Washington was posted on April 17, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Police Department Recruitment

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C2026-030State & Local

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The City of Ridgefield in Washington is initiating a comprehensive recruitment project to enhance the staffing of its growing police department. With the city's population expected to surpass 20,000 and an employment base of over 13,000 jobs in the next 20 years, the Ridgefield Police Department is focusing on innovative digital strategies combined with direct community engagement to attract more candidates. The project encompasses creating recruitment videos, developing a specialized website, and implementing targeted social media campaigns. Additionally, current officers will participate in recruitment events at community and higher education institutions across Washington and Oregon to establish personal connections with potential applicants. The deliverables from this initiative include shareable multimedia content, printed recruitment materials, and a detailed report outlining valuable insights and lessons learned from the project. These assets are intended not only to support Ridgefield’s hiring goals but also to serve as a model for other rural law enforcement agencies facing similar recruitment challenges. The solicitation for this project was posted in April 2026 with a response deadline in mid-May 2026 and is managed by the Public Safety department of Ridgefield, with Melissa Irwin serving as the primary procurement contact.

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Ridgefield, WA police recruitment project uses digital strategies, community events, multimedia materials.

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WA, USA

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NONE

Documents

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C2026-030_RFQ_Police_Department_Recruitment.pdf

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Department_of_Justice_(DOJ)_Office_of_Community_Oriented_Policing_Services_(COPS_Office)_Grant_Award.pdf

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Professional_Services_Contract_Sample.pdf

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AgencyWashington → Public Safety
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRidgefield, WA, 98642, USA
Organization / AgencyWashington → Public Safety
Office AddressRidgefield, WA, 98642, USA
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Melissa IrwinProcurement Coordinator

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The City of Ridgefield, incorporated in 1909, is a rapidly growing community located in northern Clark County, Washington approximately 10 miles north of Vancouver, Washington. Over the next 20 years, the City of Ridgefield expects to grow to a population of over 20,000 persons with an employment base of over 13,000 jobs. The Ridgefield Police Department, a rural agency in Southwest Washington, proposes a new, multifaceted recruitment project to attract more candidates to their growing police department. The project will include digital recruitment strategies such as producing recruitment videos, a recruitment-specific website, and targeted social media advertising. Additionally, current police officers will attend community and higher education recruitment events in Washington and Oregon in order to provide personal outreach to potential candidates. Project deliverables will include shareable videos, a website, recruitment pamphlets, and a report that includes key takeaways and lessons learned, all of which can help other rural police departments in their recruitment efforts.

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