Law enforcement staffing crisis in SENM – www.hobbsnews.com

Law enforcement staffing crisis in SENM – www.hobbsnews.com

Law enforcement staffing crisis in SENM Christina Holt/News-Sun The Hobbs Police Department has a 33 percent vacancy rate for certified officers. But where does this stand in comparison in the region of southeastern New Mexico? The challenge of recruiting officers is not just a local issue but one that is felt throughout the nation. In a nationwide survey, 70 percent of law enforcement agencies find it is more difficult to recruit than it was fi…