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Some of the most valuable decisions an agency makes happen before there is a problem to solve. Before an applicant becomes an employee.
Through my years working alongside public safety professionals and the agencies that support them, I have seen the strength, dedication, and resilience this work requires.
As summer comes to a close, many public safety agencies are continuing to focus on one of their greatest priorities: building and strengthening their workforce. With smaller applicant pools and evolving expectations, recruiting the right people has never been more important. To help agencies make more informed hiring decisions, we’ve continued to invest in the FMRT BRAINS Assessment, our pre-screening tool designed to provide valuable insights before the background investigation begins. BRAINS looks beyond the application to identity behavioral tendencies, decision- making styles, workplace attitudes, and potential areas for development or concern, giving agencies a clearer picture of each candidate early in the hiring process.