When is low too low? Topeka police chief and union are at odds regarding staffing question

Topeka’s police chief and an officeholder with the local Fraternal Order of Police voice starkly contrasting views about whether Topeka has as many sworn police officers as it needs. “We are operating fine, and we will continue to do so,” Police Chief Brian Wheeles said at a news conference last week. But Matt Blassingame, a Topeka Police Department officer who serves as the FOP’s chief steward here, disagreed. “TPD is currently experiencing a staffing crisis,” he said. The FOP represents Topeka police officers with the rank of sergeant and below in collective bargaining.
Source: CJonline