Agencies offering lots of incentives to lure officers
Some law enforcement agencies are in need of over 50 plus officers as Midlands agencies struggle to hire officers. Author: Tai Wong Updated: 7:52 PM EDT July 13, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands are struggling to find enough officers to fill positions.
Some agencies in the Midlands have begun to provide financial incentives as a way to encourage candidates to apply. Law enforcement is like we compete with each other, said Captain Kevin Blackmon, Lexington County Sheriffs Department. Everybody has a need for good employees and everybody gets creative in ways to do it and that s one things the county sheriff and county council fought for.