Full Episode | Law Enforcement Shortage | ncIMPACT | PBS North Carolina

Police departments across the U.S. are battling an officer shortage. Recruiters blame the hot job market, as well as greater skepticism about law enforcement as a career choice. ncIMPACT highlights local solutions that are attracting qualified applicants to pursue a career in law enforcement.
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[@1TxSwampRat]

So this from the description a 2 year old episode and was broadcast 6/14/24. Still relevant. Unfortunately the episode looked like a commercial for cops at best and propaganda at worst. Didn't seem like hard questions were asked. Seemed almost rehearsed. Very little about how to actually bridge the trust canyon, how the police culture is being changed. One actually said there is an attempt to move out of a warrior mentality. Also disappointed to see no devils advocate to press issues like lack of respect of basic constitutional rights, lack of accountability or if these "programs" weed out those who may or will become liabilities and/a danger the public.

[@LesterMolinaCartuchoDesigns]

What about the elephant in the room? Gun control maybe?