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Sonora’s police staffing crisis has gotten so dire that the City Council this week approved spending up to $200,000 on a professional marketing and advertising consultant to help with ongoing

A step toward building a new police station, and an effort to boost officer recruiting, were approved by the Sonora City Council on Monday evening.

Asheville police officers feel "underappreciated and vilified," which is leading to low retention and recruitment numbers, according to police chief.

Law enforcement blames low pay and tougher regulations; lawmakers and civil rights advocates disagree.

Sheriff ends daytime patrols in Tehama, reflecting officer shortage throughout California and national trend. Law enforcement blames low pay and tougher regulations; lawmakers and civil rights advocates disagree.

Sheriff ends daytime patrols in Tehama, reflecting officer shortages throughout California. Law enforcement blames low pay and tougher regulations; lawmakers and civil rights advocates disagree. Story from @CalMatters.

Law enforcement blames low pay and tougher regulations; lawmakers and civil rights advocates disagree

An Asheville readers asks if it would be more efficient to combine Asheville police and Buncombe County Sheriffs Office operations.

Police say Epic Recruiting is making progress in drawing new applicants to Asheville, but it will be a long-term effort with familiar barriers.

The Fairfax County Police Department has turned to advertising to help address vacancies. The department previously signed a contract with Scottsdale, Ariz.