Since the start of the year, the New Orleans Police Department has slowly been filling the 55 civilian positions that were created to combat staff shortages and free up officers' time.
Questions linger over how quickly four new Greenfield police recruits can join the force and end the department's overnight patrol shift schedule that includes a four-hour gap in service.
As a way to increase retention, veteran Dallas police officers who’ve worked with the department for at least 28 years could receive one-time payouts for staying two additional years.
In an effort to combat low morale and staff shortages, Columbus Police Chief Freddie Blackmon presented a plan to increase officer pay, as well as college tuition and childcare benefits.