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Police departments nationwide struggle to fill vacancies due to declining interest, despite relaxed hiring standards.
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.
Declining interest in policing, driven by public distrust, fear of legal consequences, and generational shifts, has made recruitment difficult.
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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Los departamentos de policía en todo el país luchan por llenar las vacantes debido a la disminución del interés, a pesar de los estándares de contratación relajados.