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Police Push to Fill Ranks with Bonuses | St. Louis News
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The city’s police force is rolling out a bold new incentive: cash bonuses for current officers who recruit from other departments—$15K for the first, $10K for the second, and $5K for the third—to jumpstart staffing after a devastating 2021 exodus that left them down to just 700 officers. This one-time push, paired with pay raises and better assignments, aims to lure experienced pros who’ll stick around—not just fill spots temporarily. With a vote looming this Wednesday, the Board of Police Commissioners is poised to decide if this high-stakes gamble will finally get them back to their ideal 900-officer strength.
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