Should you join, stay with or leave a PD? What factors do you consider? Question Title * 1. When deciding to join, stay with or leave a police department which of these factors are most important to you? Rank the factors described in this article from most important (1) to least important (8). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Housing costs within or near the department’s jurisdiction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A financially stable defined benefit retirement plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Department leadership takes officer safety seriously 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ethical words and actions from department leaders 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Officers are able to do their job without constant micromanagement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Opportunity for promotion to different assignments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Healthy department culture that persists through leadership change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Department's jurisdiction offers high quality of life for my family OK DONE