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In major American cities, police departments are losing officers and can't find enough recruits to replace them. Pandemic burnout, budget cuts and anti-police protests after George Floyd's murder have combined
Departments are scrambling to recruit in a tight labor market and also rethinking what services they can provide. Many have shifted veteran officers to patrol, breaking up specialized teams to keep up with 911 calls.
Killings and gun violence are rising while officers are quitting or retiring faster than they can be replaced.
In major American cities, police departments are losing officers and can't find enough recruits to replace them. Pandemic burnout, budget cuts and anti-police protests after George Floyd's murder have combined
In major American cities, police departments are losing officers and can't find enough recruits to replace them. Pandemic burnout, budget cuts and anti-police protests after George Floyd's murder have combined