They laid of about 20 cops here in Spokane. Jeeeez, go figure....
The local cities here, Kansas City, Ks. and KCMO, are both short handed, I think, but not critically so. I imagine that the problems in San Diego and LA and Seattle are caused by the same issue we have here. Suburbs are also expanding their police forces, they pay as well or better than the major cities, and the chances of getting shot are slimmer. It's not a question of few people wanting to be police officers but greater demand for those that do.