https://www.wlky.com/article/lmpd-reorganization-puts-24-officers-back-on-the-streets/30138848# Command blames the budget for the officer shortfall, but that's making a false assumption they can actually find enough interested and qualified applicants willing to finish training and stay on the street afterwards. For several years now, officers have been leaving quicker than the department can hire and fully train new officers. What he should say is LMPD pays too little and demoralizes officers too
https://www.wlky.com/article/lmpd-reorganization-puts-24-officers-back-on-the-streets/30138848# Command blames the budget for the officer shortfall, but that's making a false assumption they can actually find enough interested and qualified applicants willing to finish training and stay on the street afterwards. For several years now, officers have been leaving quicker than the department can hire and fully train new officers. What he should say is LMPD pays too little and demoralizes officers too