Public Safety

Recruitment efforts bring mixed results for state law enforcement agencies

Published Oct 26, 2026, 5:15 AM

The Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs spent less on a recruitment advertising campaign to address staffing shortages than the Rhode Island State Police did and ended up with more applicants. That gave Rhode Island’s top sheriff some bragging rights since the sheriffs division had fewer training spots, resulting in a much more competitive selection process. […]

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