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With BRPD over 100 officers short amid surge in gun violence, chief cites 'morale issues'

Oct 10, 2021 View Original Article
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    -22% Somewhat Liberal

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  • Policy Leaning

    -38% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    -21% Negative

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50% : But getting enough applicants is an ongoing challenge, officials said -- especially because Baton Rouge police officers are significantly underpaid compared to their counterparts at other law enforcement agencies in Louisiana and across the country.
47% : And a recent decision to further...While the exact causes of the shortage are difficult to pinpoint, officials said this trend is affecting law enforcement agencies across the country.
44% : Paul said his department also saw increases in those areas while struggling with recruiting efforts, which have suffered because of the increased scrutiny of law enforcement, coupled with pandemic stress and surging gun violence.
39% : "We're seeing morale issues in law enforcement as a whole."

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