LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - “Recruitment has been an issue for most every Michigan police department in the last few years. I think the pendulum will swing back where recruitment is good but right now it’s a challenge,” said Williamston Police Chief Jeff Weiss.
He discussed the challenge of keeping his department fully staffed over the years.
The department is just one of several law enforcement agencies in Michigan trying to recruit and keep officers on the force
The survey from the University of Michigan highlights the growing trend across the state.