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California sheriff’s office suspends daytime patrols due to staffing crisis

California sheriff’s office suspends daytime patrols due to staffing crisis

November 15, 2022

The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office recently made the drastic decision to suspend all daytime patrols due to a staffing crisis. The change is set to take effect on November 20. […] 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

“We’re reaching critical mass”: St. Louis police leaders concerned over mounting resignations

“We’re reaching critical mass”: St. Louis police leaders concerned over mounting resignations

October 30, 2022

Concern is growing among St. Louis police leaders as resignations in the city’s police department continue to mount. According to the St. Louis Police Pension Board, 819 officers have left […] Read More

House passes package of police and public safety legislation

House passes package of police and public safety legislation

October 3, 2022

The U.S. House of Representatives on September 22 passed a package of policing bills authorizing billions in grants for local police departments to hire, train and retain officers and other […] Read More

“We’re in a time of crisis”: Georgia law enforcement leaders seek pay raises to improve retention and address staffing shortages

“We’re in a time of crisis”: Georgia law enforcement leaders seek pay raises to improve retention and address staffing shortages

September 30, 2022

Georgia law enforcement officials recently turned to the state Legislature for pay raises and benefits to improve retention and recruitment and decrease high turnover rates in agencies across the state. […] Read More

Small town on a Virginia island looks to replace its sole police officer three years after his death

Small town on a Virginia island looks to replace its sole police officer three years after his death

September 27, 2022

A small town on an island in the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia is struggling to replace a longtime officer who died three years ago. The 1.2-square mile island lost its […] Read More

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