When every second counts, you rely on the police to be there. However, staffing shortages and burnout at agencies could put that help in jeopardy.
February 28, 2024 at 7:13 am ESTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Law enforcement agencies are trying to recruit with thousands of dollars worth of sign-on bonuses, but that money might not fix the whole problem.
She immediately called 911, but help did not respond quickly. An officer arrived 15 minutes after the stranger attempting to break in had already left.“At four in the morning? A little bit more urgency with someone in the middle of the night trying to break into a home with a single mother and child,” she answered.. We’ve learned since then problems like this could get worse.
The research described vicious circles of too few cops leading to mandatory overtime, which leads to burnout, which leads to even fewer cops. Agencies are also struggling to fill positions.
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