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flag Police departments nationwide struggle to fill vacancies due to declining interest, despite relaxed hiring standards.

flag More than a decade after high-profile police killings sparked national protests, U.S. law enforcement agencies face ongoing staffing shortages, with departments like NYPD, Dallas, and Phoenix reporting hundreds of unfilled positions. flag Declining interest in policing, driven by public distrust, fear of legal consequences, and generational shifts, has made recruitment difficult. flag In response, many agencies have relaxed hiring standards, including lowering age limits and easing fitness or education requirements, but challenges persist nationwide.

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