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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund launches 2025 Bid for the Badge online auction

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund launches 2025 Bid for the Badge online auction

September 20, 2025

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), based in Washington, D.C., will host its annual Police Weekend festivities September 26–28, 2025. As part of the weekend, the 2025 Bid […] Read More

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announces “Restoring the Ranks” conference on recruitment and retention

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announces “Restoring the Ranks” conference on recruitment and retention

September 19, 2025

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), in partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the National Association of Professional Staff in Public […] Read More

Austin police chief aims to end officer shortage as recruitment improves

Austin police chief aims to end officer shortage as recruitment improves

March 14, 2025

The Austin Police Department (APD) is making strides toward resolving its ongoing officer shortage, with Chief Lisa Davis expressing optimism that staffing levels will stabilize in the next couple of […] Read More

Massachusetts police department addresses recruitment crisis by appealing to community

Massachusetts police department addresses recruitment crisis by appealing to community

January 27, 2024

The Worcester, Massachusetts, Police Department is grappling with a significant decline in the number of individuals aspiring to become police officers, mirroring the nationwide recruitment crisis afflicting the law enforcement […] Read More

Tampa Police Department officers pass the torch to next generation of officers in swearing-in ceremony

Tampa Police Department officers pass the torch to next generation of officers in swearing-in ceremony

December 11, 2023

The Tampa Police Department recently welcomed 29 new recruits in an emotional swearing-in ceremony, marking a significant milestone as the force is set to surpass 1,000 officers with an additional […] Read More

Chicago police recruit Marines to help address officer shortage

Chicago police recruit Marines to help address officer shortage

June 2, 2022

Chicago police traveled to Camp Pendleton in California in late May to recruit Marines as part of a strategy to address staffing shortages. According to officials with the Chicago Police […] Read More

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