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Phoenix PD reports hiring gains but council presses on net staffing shortfall
Summary
Commanders and the chief told the subcommittee that recruit classes and applications rose in 2025 (recruit hires from 159 to 206, applications rising month to month), yet several council members noted the city still has fewer sworn officers than in 2022 and requested further data on separations and available officers by precinct.
Phoenix Police Department commanders briefed the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on Jan. 7 about recruitment gains and ongoing staffing challenges.
Commander William Jo and Commander Leif Myers described a substantial uptick in applicants and recruits in 2025. Jo said the department reported 2,493 filled sworn positions and 144 recruits (2,637 filled positions total as of Oct. 2025) and set a target of 3,125 sworn officers. The presentation highlighted increases in applications (for example, Jan. 2025: 518 applicants vs. 234 in the prior year) and a 62% increase in…
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