Bowie looks to boost its police department by around 25%

Bowie looks to boost its police department by around 25%

With thousands of new homes being constructed within city limits, Bowie’s police department is also looking to grow. They’re hoping to boost the number of officers in the department by about 25% — to 75 total — by the end of the year. With fewer qualified officers available than departments seeking them, the city hopes a faster hiring process can give it a leg up on other departments. The Bowie Police Department is holding a one-day hiring event…