RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

The overall objective of this study was to assess the determinants of employee retention in Tanzania Police Force. Specifically, to assess the effect of compensation on employee retention at Iringa Police Force, to examine the effect of work environment on employee retention in Iringa Police Force and to examine the effect of training and development on employee retention in Iringa Police Force. To accomplish the study's objective, the researcher created open-ended and closed questionnaires, which were both utilized to collect data from 83 respondents. Documentary review was also used, and the data's validity and reliability were tested using the KMO and Croncbach's Alpha. Software applications such as the statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20.0 and Microsoft Excel were used to analyze the data. Compensation packages and work environment have a substantial positive effect on employee retention, however Training and Development did not, according to the findings of multiple regression analysis. as further revealed, remuneration and work environment attributes (fair salaries and a pleasant work environment) have an impact on employee retention. According to the study, top-level officers (DCP'S-IGP) should focus on establishing the necessary retention policies and procedures to maximize staff retention. Furthermore, the government should make a concerted effort to enhance the profile of police work-life balance. Special intervention measures should be aimed at enhancing the overall police infrastructure and paying police officers different wages in recognition of their unique roles in the country.

: Employee, Retention, Police Force