Colorado Springs police force hits record staffing levels

Colorado Springs police force hits record staffing levels

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - For years, the city’s police department struggled with staffing shortages. But now, after a focused recruitment push, officials say they’re seeing real results and more officers on the streets. At a press conference Thursday, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Police Chief Adrian Vasquez shared that the department has surpassed 800 sworn officers, the most in its history. That number brings CSPD closer than…

Colorado Springs Mayor talks public safety during May briefing

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade hosted his May briefing on Thursday, May 15, in which he focused on public safety and announced the City's police department had hit a milestone for the first time. Mayor Mobolade stated that for the first time, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) had almost 800 officers, with a retirement bringing it down to 799. Compared to cities with similar populations, such as Albuquerque,…