Roanoke Police Department discuss recruitment efforts

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Roanoke Police say crime is trending in the right direction, but the department is emphasizing the need to keep up with staffing to continue protecting you and your family.

Recent data from Roanoke Police shows deadly shootings have been cut in half across the last four years.

In that same four-year period, non-fatal shootings are down nearly 60%, with the solve rate increasing for both types of crimes…

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