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    Karl Merton Ferron | Baltimore Sun | TNS
    “By the early part of next year, I think we’re going to be up close to where we only have about 350 vacancies, and it continues on that trend. In three or four years, we’ll be up where we should be, which is 2,500 [sworn officers],” says Commissioner Richard Worley about the agency's aggressive hiring.
    June 4, 2025
    “In three or four years, we’ll be up where we should be, which is 2,500 [sworn officers],” says Commissioner Richard Worley about the agency's aggressive hiring.
    Minnesota State Patrol
    About 30% of Minnesota State Patrol's 620 troopers graduated from an agency program that provides training for candidates with a college degree to help pass the state licensed peace officer exam.
    March 10, 2025
    About 30% of Minnesota State Patrol's 620 troopers graduated from an agency program that provides training for candidates with a college degree to help pass the state licensed...
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    William L. Harvey
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Much like college sports coaches, today's police chiefs and sheriffs are facing a rapidly changing environment when it comes to staffing an agency, with more pressure to field...
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    The controversial bill—signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox amid protests in Sal Lake City—goes into effect July 1 and bans unions for police officers and other public employees from negotiating contracts on behalf of the workers they represent.
    Joe Vince
    Feb. 17, 2025
    The controversial Utah bill, which was signed amid protests, bans unions for police officers and other public employees from negotiating contracts on behalf of the workers they...
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    What I should have done … A collection of tips, trick and advice for every police and law enforcement officer just beginning a career.
    William L. Harvey
    Feb. 6, 2025
    What I should have done … A collection of tips, trick and advice for every police and law enforcement officer just beginning a career.
    Frederick Police Department
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    Paul Peluso
    Aug. 22, 2024
    Frederick, Maryland, Police Chief Jason Lando, who took the reins of the department in 2021, recently spoke to OFFICER Magazine about what his agency has done to keep its staff...