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The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has recently announced the removal of the 60 college credit requirement for cadet applications in a bid to broaden opportunities for prospective state troopers. The […] Read More
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) has sparked controversy after deciding to lower its hiring standards amid ongoing recruiting challenges. The move to eliminate an aptitude test for new applicants raised […] Read More
An recent audit has exposed a serious decline in hiring standards at the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) after it revealed that the department hired unqualified and undocumented officers to […] Read More
A bill introduced in the Oregon Senate would require law enforcement officers in the state to have completed a minimum of two years of higher education. The move is part […] Read More
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
The Boise Police Department has decided to lower its hiring standards to expand the pool of potential candidates while more accurately reflecting the wider community. It will be easier to […] Read More
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