They aren’t hiring from the same pool and you know it. People don’t want to be cops because you’ve crippled their ability to perform the basic fundamentals of law enforcement while enabling shoplifters and drug addicts.
The difficulty in recruiting law enforcement officers and employees is not due to a single reason. Yes, the public image of law enforcement is a contributing factor in fewer recruits, but there are other critical issues:
-Many young people view police work differently than their parents may have. Millennials and Gen Z are more interested in a work-life balance that includes more flexible working conditions like guaranteed time off and flexible hours.
-Hiring process challenges; passing a background check is a huge barrier in hiring individuals, as is meeting all the necessary criteria to be a police officer. Many departments are reconsidering their no-tattoo and past use of controlled substances policies.
-The recruiting process can last anywhere from four months to a year; potential recruits may be unwilling or unable to wait that long.
-Student loan debt, child care challenges for complex schedules, and the need for double incomes makes police work a more stressful occupation for families today.
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