10 Easiest Police Force to Join: Cities with Police Shortages

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3. Austin (Texas)

1.86 police officers per capita

With 1,750 police officers and number of police officers per capita being close to two, who would expect that in Austin, even detectives have to do patrol shifts! In 2015 police wanted to hire 400 police officers over five years, but The City Council opted for buying body cameras instead.

10 Easiest Police Force to Join: Cities with Police Shortages

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