Studies Reflect Difficulties in Hiring Police Recruits
The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that the average number of full-time police officers in America has dropped 11% since 1997, from 2.42 to 2.17 per 1,000 residents. Today's Washington Times reports the difficulties faced by local jurisdictions to recruit good candidates. HLG recommends: GREAT LEADERSHIP. ON THE JOB FITNESS TRAINING, and ON THE JOB NUTRITIONAL FOOD SERVICE.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/18/police-staffing-shortage-sparks-recruit-bidding-wa/