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Austin residents decry police staffing shortages and response time delays following department defunding

Austin residents decry police staffing shortages and response time delays following department defunding

March 17, 2024

Following the impact of the Austin City Council’s decision to defund the police department in 2020, residents of Austin, Texas, are voicing their outrage over staffing shortages and prolonged 9-1-1 […] Read More

Florida pays out $5M in hiring bonuses for more than one thousand officers over past six months

Florida pays out $5M in hiring bonuses for more than one thousand officers over past six months

January 24, 2023

Since Florida launched its nationwide law enforcement recruiting initiative in the summer of 2021, the state has seen an influx in officers seeking hiring bonuses and better treatment. According to […] Read More

Former <em>Superman</em> actor thanks police officers for their service on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Former Superman actor thanks police officers for their service on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 18, 2023

Former Superman actor Dean Cain recently took to the media to show his support for police officers and thank them for their service in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation […] Read More

“The game has clearly changed”: Police departments employ variety of strategies to attract recruits in changing economy

“The game has clearly changed”: Police departments employ variety of strategies to attract recruits in changing economy

January 11, 2023

Police departments across the country are using bonuses and increased attention to attract recruits after several years of low staffing and fewer applications. More and more departments are using a […] Read More

Defending, not defunding: Missouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring Kansas City to spend more on law enforcement

Defending, not defunding: Missouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring Kansas City to spend more on law enforcement

November 16, 2022

Voters in the state of Missouri recently passed a constitutional amendment to require Kansas City to spend more of its budget on policing. Amendment 4, which passed with 63% of […] Read More

Police departments nationwide experiencing severe staffing shortages ahead of new year

Police departments nationwide experiencing severe staffing shortages ahead of new year

November 3, 2022

Law enforcement leaders are sounding the alarm on critical staffing shortages affecting police departments in 11 cities across the country. National Police Association spokesperson retired Sergeant Betsy Branter-Smith recently announced […] Read More

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