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Police departments across the U.S. are struggling to fill their ranks, creating what many officials say is a staffing emergency that threatens public safety.

The San Francisco Police Department is down more than 600 officers, almost 30 percent of its allotment. Phoenix needs about 500 more officers to be fully staffed. The D.C. police force is smaller tha...

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

Across the country, law enforcement is struggling to fill vacancies and now the Temple Police Department is trying new ways to get the numbers up.