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Police say applications doubled and academy capacity will increase; laterals and part‑time law enforcement new focus
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department reported a sharp increase in applications year‑to‑date and announced an additional academy class and recruitment initiatives, and city officials highlighted new state legislation enabling part‑time officer positions to address staffing retention.
Phoenix Police reported Wednesday that recruit applications have doubled compared with last year and that the department will add an eighth academy class this year to accelerate training and bring more officers onto the street.
Commander Sarah Garza credited community recruitment events, live social‑media sessions, an employee referral program and a new marketing campaign for the increase in applicants. Garza said the department…
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