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Patrol

CA City May Declare Emergency Over Officer Shortage

The recommendation, according to city documents, comes as Vallejo Police "has now reached a critical stage in staffing," with just 43 sworn officers to patrol the entire city, which has a population of 120,000.

July 25, 2023

Patrol

NYPD Officers Still Quitting Force at “Troubling” Rate

The concerning “voluntary quits” — combined with NYPD recruiting problems leaves the 34,000 uniformed officers “at least 1,200 short,” the police union said.

July 13, 2023

Investigations

Homicides are Spiking in Cleveland as City Faces Shortage of Detectives

“It becomes a challenge when specialized units like homicide, sex crimes and domestic violence are not properly staffed,” said Michael Polensek, the chairman of Cleveland City Council’s Public Safety Committee.

July 13, 2023

Command

Atlanta-Area Agency Recruiting Officers in New Jersey

“We are literally loading up our physically agility test and obstacle course…and we’re taking our entire testing process to the Northeast,” Capt. Jakai Breathwaite said.

July 6, 2023

Command

Recruiting, Retaining, and Supervising the Best

Most law enforcement agencies face a severe shortage of sworn personnel, but the answer is not just filling the ranks. It’s hiring, keeping, and promoting high-quality officers.

May 24, 2023

Command

U.S. Capitol Police Canceling Days Off, Forcing Overtime Because of Officer Shortage

Even after a big budget boost this fiscal year for the U.S. Capitol Police, the force is still in dire need of more officers to face the challenges of an upcoming presidential election, a recently reopened Capitol and growing threats against members, acco

April 26, 2023

Featured

San Diego Trying to Persuade Officers to Return

On April 3, a letter was reportedly sent to former San Diego police officers, asking them to "consider again being part of the team."

April 21, 2023

Command

NC Chief asks City Council to Cut Sworn Positions to Boost Pay

Greensboro (NC) Police Chief John Thompson wants the city council to reduce his number of sworn officers and use the funds to better pay his existing officers and improve recruitment chances.

April 12, 2023

Command

NC Sheriff Provides Community Photo Evidence of Deputy Shortage

The agency is down nearly 30 deputies. Sheriff Thornton posted a photo on Facebook of at least 17 unused patrol cars.

February 22, 2023

Command

Atlanta-Area Agency Facing Critical Officer Shortage

As of last month, it employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939, leaving more than a quarter of sworn officer positions vacant. Additionally, about 120 of the filled positions are recruits that have not completed training, according to the police department.

February 10, 2023

Command

Officer Shortage Has LAPD Asking Retirees to Come Back

Officers would be paid the salary they had when they left but wouldn’t receive vacation time or any health, disability and retirement benefits.

January 17, 2023

Patrol

Developing Decision-Making in Police Training: The Bad, the Good, and the "Sexy"

Judgment and decision-making are pretty much the top two cognitive capabilities a law enforcement professional must possess. Fortunately, judgement decision-making ability can be trained—and possibly even fixed.

January 13, 2023