Ogden PD is finally turning the corner on staffing shortages by shaking up their internal culture to attract new recruits. It’s a win for city safety that means your tax dollars are actually going toward a fully staffed force.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
A $2 million adjustment is proposed to cover the increased wage costs.
The community benefits from having a fully staffed police force.
No groups negatively affected
The Police Department is asking to officially increase their staff count to 155 officers to keep up with the success they've seen in crime reduction and community engagement.
The police department has been very successful at hiring new officers, which is great news, but it also means they need more money to cover payroll than originally planned.
Ogden City Police Department touts recruiting successes, cites culture as driving factor Standard-Examiner
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