Hiring & Promotion

Seattle Police Department
In 2024, the Seattle Police Department had 84 hires, short of its goal of 120. But the departure of 83 officers was the lowest number in at least the past six years.
“2024’s net positive staffing — for the first time since 2019 — is a sign of progress, even as we recognize there is much more work to do,” said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell about...
Nov. 25, 2025
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Mohammed Abdul Rob (left), father of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam (inset), and Islam’s brother-in-law, Aamrul Hasan, stand outside the department's 47th Precinct in the Bronx on Wednesday. Didarul Islam was shot and killed in a July 28 mass shooting while working an department-approved off-duty security post.
Nov. 20, 2025
A property tax originally geenlit by voters in 1996 was extended until 2057, and it pays for 825 Las Vegas police positions.
Nov. 20, 2025
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In this special Officer Roll Call episode, retired Lt. Frank Borelli talks with retired Chief William Harvey and Constable Guy Beveridge about what military members can add to law enforcement agencies.
Nov. 11, 2025
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Dallas Police Officer Alyssa Flores calls out times for applicants running a 300-meter run during a July recruitment event at police headquarters.
Nov. 11, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruiting campaign is targeting potentially disgruntled NYPD officers following the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor.
Nov. 10, 2025
Vallejo, CA, Police Department
Years of Vallejo police understaffing led to the city to declare a state of emergency in 2023, and while the department has seen gains, a council member told the chief to vigorously pursue recruitment efforts.
Nov. 7, 2025
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, Police Department
“We will seek the best and the brightest to fill our ranks. 'When we get to zero vacancies, … I’m going to ask for more officers so that we can better serve this community,' says incoming Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson.
Nov. 3, 2025
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A new plan finalized by outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams would fund a NYPD hiring increase that would put the department at 40,000 officers.
Oct. 31, 2025

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