There is no need for additional officers.
Plenty enough already.
I hope your BIL is recovering well.
I'm simply giving my opinion... as is the DOJ.
Many Libertarians would argue the number is well below that.
Maybe the problem is not too few LEOs, but too many Ls.
Something nearer zero.
I think I saw another thread someplace else on here along those lines.
Ah... here is the thread that contains the article.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...l-libertarianism-peace-keepers-vs-police.html
A few months ago I heard something about pulling officers off of desk duty to help fill out the patrol ranks. It sounds like there is a real need for more officers on the street. How is 80 new guys going to be enough?
I have no delusions that I could do this job full-time, but I have often flirted with the idea of applying for the reserves. I always talk myself out of it, on account of my age (38), my semi-athletic physique, and my... (*ahem*) colorful past.
From the sounds of it, they might actually be able to use me.
Do they still even have a reserve program?
-Paul
Sorry, they lose out on a lot of potentially good mature hires with good life experience because of their age restrictions.
I wish PERF would change it also. Retired military guys would make great officers in many instances.