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Philadelphia Sees Looming Police Shortage As Officers File For Retirement And Young People Aren’t Signing Up

Ashe Schow
Philadelphia Sees Looming Police Shortage As Officers File For Retirement And Young People Aren’t Signing Up
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Normally, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, would have dozens of new police recruits starting training every three months, but due to a number of issues, including the coronavirus pandemic, the city may soon face a shortage of cops.

WPVI reported that police are struggling to find new recruits for a department officials say is already understaffed. The outlet spoke to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby, who said the looming shortage is the result of a perfect storm of events.

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