Jacqulyn Powell
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As law enforcement agencies across Texas are facing officer shortages, local police departments and lawmakers are working to make police work more attractive to potential recruits.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s LA, Portland, Boston,” said Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday. “Everyone’s having difficulty hiring.”
Casaday says it’s a result of a few big factors.
“It is a very dangerous job and getting kids these days to do this type of work is a challenge.”
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