Daily News | Philly Police have 72 new officers. They’ll start amid a shortage of more than 500.
Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerThe Philadelphia Police Department got 72 new officers Friday when its largest class of recruits in three years graduated from the academy, an infusion of personnel that comes amid a shortage of hundreds of officers.
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw welcomed the graduates during a ceremony at Temple University, acknowledging that they’re joining the force as the city is simultaneouslyand a surge in gun violence, saying: “It’s been a pretty difficult time to be a police officer.” “The narrative over the past few years surrounding police hasn’t always been positive or supportive,” she added. “At a time when it could have been easier to pick a different profession ... you chose to pick something that wasn’t so popular, because you answered your call to serve.”
The Philadelphia Police Department has faced a critical shortage of police officers for months. There are more than 500 officer vacancies, andAt the same time, the city is experiencing its worst gun violence crisis in generations, and
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