ROANOKE, Va. – More than 70% of police departments nationwide say recruiting is tougher than it was five years ago, with most operating with a 10% staffing gap, according to a national survey.
The Roanoke Police Department is no exception. The department is working to fill 33 vacancies, more than 10% of its 236 positions.
If you want to be a Roanoke police officer, your journey starts with an obstacle course designed to simulate real-life situations officers might face on the job…