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The Norfolk, Virginia police department reported there are 227 sworn vacancies on the police force as of last week. Another 77 are preparing to leave by end of fiscal year.
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Two Norfolk officers who recently went viral for their good looks will meet with community members Thursday during the Waterside District’s Night Market. Members of Norfolk Police Department’s recruitment office will also be on-hand to meet with those interested in wearing the badge.
Recent statistics released from the Norfolk Police Department show that from January 1 to October 3, 2022, 1,226 incidents of auto theft were reported.
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The seven largest cites in Hampton Roads recorded 115 homicides from January to June, up from 88 in the same time-frame last year. That’s a 30% increase in homicides across the region.
Norfolk PD is trying something new to work around their staffing shortages. With a summer surge in crime, they’re reallocating their resources.