With fewer people applying to become police officers than in years past, unfilled positions remain a major concern for some local departments in Johnson County. The problem is due to a variety of factors, according to officials the Post talked to. Some agencies attribute their vacancies to the typical cycle of attrition as officers retire and transfer to other departments. Others are growing their forces and adding new positions that have yet to be filled. Still others say that fewer people want to become police officers for various reasons, including negative perceptions of the profession, which are exacerbating staffing challenges.
Source: Prairie Village Post
