Police Recruitment
The humble and ubiquitous billboard has helped the Plano Police Department attract hundreds of applicants
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The Deferred Retirement Option Program will offer officers on the verge of retirement a boost of up to $200,000 if they agree to work an additional five years for the department
The Plano PD said marketing their competitive wages is effective, stating the PD had 14 openings when it launched its first billboard in 2023 and now has just eight
The raises will be applied over the course of the next three years in an effort to boost department staffing
Torrence PD’s $4.6 million recruitment and retention program includes annual bonuses for five years: up to $15,000 for sworn staff and $10,000 for professional staff
In 2023, the CHP added 407 officers; an additional 409 officers have been sworn in this year, with two more classes scheduled to complete the academy before the end of 2024
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“Statements blaming this shooting on efforts to promote gender equity are disingenuous at best and deeply dangerous at worst,” the statement said
U.S. citizenship as a pre-requisite could be removed for first responder jobs
“It gives individuals one site to go to where they can look for jobs, versus going to individual departments and looking at their websites,” said Vandalia Police Chief Kurt Althouse
Since 2021, the Bellingham Police Department has been staffing only its patrol and investigations divisions, which are key to answering 911 calls and solving serious crime
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Closing two Oakland police academies would save the city approximately $3.5 million; freezing 78 officer positions would save about $23 million
"[The psychologists] were...making decisions on candidates we would have otherwise said gave acceptable responses,” Chief Larry Scirotto stated
As much as surges in crime are principle to more overtime, so is staffing, department leadership says
It’s recommended the city continues using its current test, developed in 2012, and looks to 2025 to make a change
“Our staffing levels have reached a point where our primary focus must be on ensuring the minimal coverage necessary to keep our community safe,” a letter from Fulton PD states
‘There’s no playbook for this': Philadelphia police district will triple with arrival of 75 recruits
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the new officers will patrol the Kensington area on foot and bicycle, and begin enforcing stricter drug laws this summer
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“I hope that we are able to work together as a team to make Seattle Police Department the most attractive department for women to come to work,” interim Chief Sue Rahr said
Officials said the return-to-work officers will earn $31.89 an hour for their first year back, including longevity pay once the hiring packet is completed
The study analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine which states experienced the highest and lowest growth rates between 2022 and 2023
“I have real concerns with the numbers on the police force, but the only thing we can do is put our efforts toward the recruiting process,” Councilman Anthony Coghill said
The Raleigh Police Department has between 80 and 90 vacancies, while the Durham County Sheriff’s Office has a 37% vacancy rate
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