The ABCs of Gen Z: Recruit, Train, and Retain (Derek Miller)

Derek Miller will present The ABCs of Gen Z: Recruit, Train, and Retain at the 2026 ILEETA Conference & Expo in St. Louis, 16–21 March 2026.
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The ABCs of Gen Z: Recruit, Train, and Retain
Derek Miller | ILEETA Conference & Expo
Course Length: 1:45

As the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire, law enforcement agencies across the country are increasingly relying on Generation Z to fill their ranks. Recruiting, training, and retaining this next generation of officers requires a clear understanding of how they think, learn, and engage with the profession.

In this ILEETA Learning Lab interview, Derek Miller draws on nearly 20 years of law enforcement experience, more than a decade as a Field Training Officer, and academic research focused on Generation Z recruiting. Derek explains what agencies often misunderstand about Gen Z, how traditional recruiting and training models fall short, and what practical changes can make a real difference.

This conversation provides a clear preview of what attendees can expect from Derek’s session at the ILEETA Conference & Expo. Participants will explore effective recruiting messages, training approaches that resonate with a technology-driven generation, and leadership strategies that improve long-term retention without lowering professional standards.

Whether you are attending #ILEETA2026 or simply responsible for recruiting, training, or supervising younger officers, this episode reflects the practical insight and experience-driven learning that define the ILEETA training community.

Watch the full interview:
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Instructor: Derek Miller