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The Portland Police Bureau in Oregon is among the agencies that have struggled to recruit. The police bureau only requires a high school or GED diploma. But it may consider hiring candidates with less education.
Nationwide, about 80% of police agencies only require a high school or GED diploma, according to a 2016 survey from the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics.
An Oregon lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require law enforcement officers to complete at least two years of higher education.
An Oregon lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require officers to complete at least two years of education beyond high school.
An Oregon lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require police officers to complete at least two years of education beyond high school