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Preview: 2/18/2022 | 20s

Many law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit and hire qualified officers.

Police departments across the U.S. are battling an officer shortage. Recruiters blame the hot job market, as well as greater skepticism about law enforcement as a career choice. ncIMPACT highlights local solutions that are attracting qualified applicants to pursue a career in law enforcement.

02/18/2022 | Rating NR

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App State program trains next generation of law enforcement

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Clip: 2/18/2022 | 3m 6s | A police officer development program at App State is helping recruit and develop officers. (3m 6s)

James Sprunt helps struggling rural agencies find officers

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Clip: 2/18/2022 | 2m 34s | A Duplin County community college is helping rural police departments recruit officers. (2m 34s)

Why this new sheriff's deputy chose law enforcement

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Clip: 2/18/2022 | 2m 34s | Nash County Sheriff’s Deputy wants to change public perception of the job. (2m 34s)

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