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Jonesboro police short 15 officers, chief says recruitment and retention remain a challenge
Jonesboro City Council (working session) · December 5, 2025
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Police Chief Elliott told the council the department is about 15 officers short and described recruitment hurdles—processing hundreds of applications but hiring few—and highlighted wellness and training efforts that have improved retention.
Police Chief Elliott briefed the council on staffing and recruitment, saying the department is "15 short" and that finding qualified applicants remains difficult despite a large number of applications. "Today I am 15 short," Elliott said, noting the department processed "over 350 applications last year…
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