How optimistic are officers about the future of law enforcement? The answer, not that much. To improve retention efforts, police leaders must address the top reasons why officers are experiencing a lack of optimism about the profession. Read more here.
| Crime spikes | 3 % |
| Media coverage of police issues | 25 % |
| Officer wellness and morale | 21 % |
| Police defunding | 5 % |
| Recruitment & retention | 37 % |
| Use of force legislation and training updates | 4 % |
| Vaccine mandates | 5 % |
| Total | 1095 |