Texas bill would pay teachers to carry firearms in classrooms
Texas lawmakers are considering a new bill that would pay educators up to $25,000 to carry firearms and serve as “sentinels” in schools in addition to their role as teachers […] Read More
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Ohio bill would lower minimum age to become a police officer to 18 to boost recruiting
A bill recently introduced to the Ohio General Assembly is aiming to boost police recruiting and rectify staffing shortages by lowering the minimum age to become a police officer from […] Read More
“Anyone can get this job”: Memphis police lowered hiring standards before Tyre Nichols’ death
In the years before Tyre Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department lowered hiring standards in order to increase recruiting amid staffing shortages and increasing violent crime. Law enforcement veterans believe […] Read More
Virginia police department launches new initiatives to attract recruits amid staffing crisis
The Norfolk, Virginia, Police Department is hoping various recruitment and retention initiatives, to include a wellness program and financial benefits, will help fill the more than 200 vacancies left by […] Read More
California police department under federal investigation offers cash incentives to attract new officers
The Antioch, California, Police Department recently introduced a cash incentive program to recruit new officers at a time when the department is undergoing a federal criminal investigation that has temporarily […] Read More
Honolulu police to offer pay raises and benefits to attract new recruits and keep veterans
Honolulu police recently announced pay raises and a host of other benefits to attract new recruits and keep veterans amid a staffing crisis. Earlier this month, the Honolulu City Council […] Read More
