Senate approves resolution that would create task force for law enforcement recruitment

Police Hiring in Santa Barbara Rebounds After Recruitment, Retention Challenges

Santa Barbara cops are back in the saddle. After years of struggling with recruitment and retention, the Santa Barbara Police Department is experiencing its highest staffing levels in more than a decade. Last year alone, it hired 20 new officers — a statistic that is “almost unheard of,” according to Police Chief Kelly Gordon. “About five years ago, probably a little less, we saw a very significant exodus from the department,” Gordon said. “I gu…

Senate approves resolution that would create task force for law enforcement recruitment

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Senate has approved a resolution that would create a task force to focus on recruiting and retaining officers in Pennsylvania. The legislation, Senate Resolution 94, is sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5). It would create a task force in partnership with the Joint State Government Commission. The task force would examine challenges in filling law enforcement vacancies, correction of…

Senate Adopts Resolution Establishing Task Force on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention - Senator Langerholc

HARRISBURG – The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) that establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania. Senate Resolution 94 creates a task force within the Joint State Government Commission to examine the ongoing challenges in filling vacancies for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and prosecutors across the …

Senate Adopts Resolution Establishing Task Force on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) that establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania.