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BRPD Chief postpones training academy due to lack of recruits, discusses staffing shortages

The Baton Rouge Police Department is facing a staffing shortage due to low pay, resulting in a delayed training academy and ...
The Advocate

Facing officer shortage, Baton Rouge police cancel training academy for lack of recruits

Already short more than 100 officers, the Baton Rouge Police Department won’t be adding to its ranks any time soon. The department will not hold its January training academy for new officers, ...
WAFB

EXCLUSIVE: BRPD Chief cancels upcoming academy, warns of historic staffing shortages

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is experiencing its worst staffing shortage in department history, with Chief TJ Morse warning of dire consequences as the city prepares to ...
Government Technology

Baton Rouge, La., Police Use VR for De-escalation Training

(TNS) — Counterterrorism training instructors from LSU are teaching local law enforcement officers that virtual reality is more than just gaming headsets and controllers. The Baton Rouge Police ...

Fifty-three trooper hopefuls begin Louisiana State Police cadet class 108

Cadet Class 108 will be a 23-week academy, equipping Cadets with the necessary skills to fully prepare for a career of public ...