Senate approves resolution that would create task force for law enforcement recruitment
The legislation, Senate Resolution 94, is sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5). It would create a task force in partnership with the Joint State Government Commission. The task force would examine challenges in filling law enforcement vacancies, correction officers and prosecutors.
'Our communities are safer when law enforcement agencies are fully staffed with well-trained, dedicated professionals,' Langerholc said. 'This resolution is a step forward to identify solutions for the growing number of vacancies, support our law enforcement personnel, and ensure public safety remains a top priority.'
The overall goal will be to develop recommendations to grow the state's ability to attract and retain qualified people for those positions.
The task force's final report on their findings and recommendations will be due on April 30, 2026.
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