Staffing

Chicopee hopes the signing bonuses will attract experienced officers from other communities

Acting Chief Larry Scirotto will use an earlier staffing study to assess and possibly reallocate resources to impact OT and staffing shortages

"I love this community. And so, the hours that I’m putting in are because of my care for the people,” Ashland Chief Ryan Brady said

Troopers will no longer be assigned to cover Washoe County between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., beginning in June or July

Part of that cost includes $13,000 for a two-person security detail for Mayor Quinton Lucas that traveled with him to Arizona

Austin sergeants work overtime as call takers in addition to their other duties as department struggles with vacancies

Greenfield brings back round-the-clock coverage and tells public there may be delayed responses to non-life-threatening calls

Supporters say lowering the age will help with staffing shortages, but opponents say 18-year-olds don't have the mental capacity for the job

Applications and hiring data are now available to the public through a partnership of over 500 business and community leaders

Patrol partnership is seen as a temporary solution as the city tries to fill vacancies

The department has filled 22 of its planned 50 new civilian jobs, a move intended to free up LEOs to focus on crime

Trainees and current officers respond to criticisms about maturity and supervision

Greenfield officials accepted the police department’s recommendations on quickly hiring new officers

One department has a wait list with many departing NOPD officers despite paying $20,000 less

Gov. Josh Shapiro: "Making our communities safer starts with ensuring PDs are well-staffed, well-funded, well-trained and well-equipped"