VALOR VISION
Valor Vision supports law enforcement recruitment through media production, virtual career fairs, and a relationship-focused networking platform connecting agencies, students, and faculty.
About Valor Vision
Valor Vision is a recruiting and media production company dedicated to supporting law enforcement agencies with modern, relationship-focused recruitment strategies.
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We work at the intersection of media, education, and recruitment, helping departments move beyond transactional hiring tools and toward meaningful engagement with criminal justice students, faculty, and future candidates.
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Our approach is built on the belief that recruitment is most effective when it is relational, consistent, and mentorship-driven. By combining professional media production, structured virtual career fairs, and a developing networking platform, Valor Vision helps agencies build long-term talent pipelines while giving students the guidance and exposure they need to confidently pursue careers in law enforcement.
Our Mission
Who We Serve
Our mission is to create a centralized, relationship-focused recruitment model that strengthens connections between law enforcement agencies and the next generation of officers.
We aim to:
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Support agencies in building sustainable recruitment pipelines
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Provide students with meaningful access to recruiters and mentors
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Partner with faculty and training programs to integrate career exploration into criminal justice education
By embedding recruitment opportunities into academic and training environments, Valor Vision helps agencies maintain consistent visibility throughout the academic year while giving students the tools, confidence, and relationships needed to navigate the hiring process successfully.
Valor Vision works with a range of partners across the law enforcement and criminal justice ecosystem, including:
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Municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices
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State and regional law enforcement agencies
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Criminal justice and police science programs
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Community colleges, universities, and training academies
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Criminal justice students and pre-employment cadets
Our primary focus is supporting agencies and programs throughout the Northeast, with participation from departments and institutions nationwide.
Traditional recruitment often relies on job boards, applicant tracking systems, and social media posts that offer limited opportunity for real engagement. Valor Vision takes a different approach.
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We focus on:
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Relationship-building over transactions
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Mentorship over mass outreach
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Consistency over one-time events
Our virtual career fairs and networking initiatives are designed to foster real conversations between recruiters, students, and faculty. Rather than one-off interactions, we prioritize ongoing engagement that allows agencies to get to know candidates over time, answer questions, and provide guidance throughout the recruitment journey.
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This model benefits agencies by improving candidate quality and retention, while helping students feel supported and informed as they explore careers in law enforcement.
Our Approach
Meet Our Team
Founders
John Lyden
John is Valor Vision’s original founder and is a commercial cinematographer with over a decade of experience supporting corporate and public sector organizations. As Interim CEO, he leads early strategy, marketing, and media production, directing and editing Valor’s recruitment and marketing videos.
Troy Fink
Troy is a co-founder of Valor Vision and an engineer who oversees the company’s accounting, finance, legal matters, and strategic planning. He serves on Valor’s Board of Advisors and is leading efforts to bring a CPA on board to support tax planning and compliance.
Matt Bissett
Matthew Bissett is a marketing professional based in Buffalo, New York, who leads Valor’s multi-channel marketing strategy. He organizes and hosts Valor’s virtual career fairs, oversees platform build-out and onboarding, and focuses on building strong relationships with law enforcement leaders, recruiters, and criminal justice faculty across the Northeast.