The Overtime Trap
How Understaffing Is Breaking Law Enforcement from Within
Abstract
Across the United States, law enforcement agencies are experiencing a perfect storm: chronic understaffing, surging overtime demands, and a growing public disinterest in policing careers. This trifecta threatens officer wellness at every level—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. As police departments bec…
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