Where Are All The Police Recruits? Cannabis Is Keeping Them Away, Police Chiefs And Portlanders Have An Idea
The shortage of sworn law enforcement officers throughout the country is widespread. It’s especially critical in Portland, Oregon and it’s not a budget issue. Actually, there’s plenty of money to go around; the Police Bureau’s 2022 budget is hefty enough ($249 million) to hire recruits at $65,000, including a $5,000 starting bonus.
