The Chester (Pennsylvania) Police Department is dealing with what it calls a critical shortage of officers. The department is down 25 officers, according to officials.
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky told CBS the department is now offering 12-hour shifts so more officers can be out on the streets.
"I put a survey out," Gretsky said. "Eighty percent of the officers — I think it's important that the rank-and-file voice their opinion — they voted for the 12-hour shifts."
The county is also taking steps to address the shortage. Twelve Delaware County Park police officers are now guarding the inmates at Chester jails so that more Chester police officers can be out patrolling the city.
