Do Chicagoans Want to be Police Officers?
CPD says it needs to fill 1,000 vacancies.
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Show Notes
The Chicago Police Department says it needs to fill 1,000 vacancies on the force. Part of their strategy is a new team focused on recruitment, and the city budget expected to pass Wednesday includes about $230,000 for advertising. That’s up from $2,400. So why are cops leaving the force? And is it as dire as some city officials would have the public believe? WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith breaks it down.
Guest: Patrick Smith— Criminal Justice Reporter, WBEZ
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