PCSD says they're almost fully staffed, 44 graduate from basic law enforcement training academy

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PCSD says they're almost fully staffed, 44 graduate from basic law enforcement training academy
Pima County Sheriff's Department
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department says they're almost fully staffed after facing a shortage of workers over the last few years. Sheriff Chris Nanos said PCSD paid almost $9 million in overtime alone in 2022.Today at Tucson Baptist Church, a graduation ceremony was held for 44 graduates consisting of 39 new deputies and five officers from other nearby agencies. Recruiters say Class 24-1 is one of the largest graduating classes from the last few years.

“You're doing things a certain way your whole life and you have to relearn a way that they want you to,' said Aquino. 'It's just hard to implement that when you—it's like muscle memory to you already. So, you have to try and do that their way.”Another graduate, Arthur O. Natividad, tells me his mom’s social work career inspired him to join the force.“Actually that is a major factor in my life, which is like serving the community,' O. Natividad said.

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