{"id":9571,"date":"2023-08-25T14:29:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T14:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/?page_id=9571"},"modified":"2023-08-25T14:31:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T14:31:41","slug":"police-departments-are-facing-an-uphill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/police-departments-are-facing-an-uphill\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Departments Are Facing an Uphill"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9571\" class=\"elementor elementor-9571\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0a7a338 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0a7a338\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1427c84\" data-id=\"1427c84\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d18f339 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d18f339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/imrs-400x250-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9573\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/imrs-400x250-1.webp 400w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/imrs-400x250-1-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-028ecf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"028ecf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Police Departments Are Facing an Uphill Struggle When It Comes To Hiring New Recruits (Guest: Michael Letts)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375d79c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"375d79c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses what police departments \u2013 and their governments \u2013 can do to bring in much-needed new ranks.<\/strong><\/p><p>Police departments have already faced trouble over the past few years, between dwindling government funds and the entire \u201cDefund the Police\u201d campaign. But now they face even more concerns, as they struggle to bring in new officers to fill their vacancies.<\/p><p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national-security\/2023\/05\/27\/police-vacancies-hiring-recruiting-reform\/\">new report from the Washington Post<\/a>\u00a0notes that some cities, including San Francisco and Phoenix, aren\u2019t attracting that many applicants when it comes to filling new officer roles.<\/p><p>\u201cWe\u2019re having to really, really work hard to fill what we have,\u201d said Sheriff Tom Dart of Cook County, Ill., who has a shortage of 300 officers within his Cook County office in Illinois. \u201cAnd we\u2019re still not filling at the rate that we would want.\u201d<\/p><p>But how did we get to this point \u2013 and is there anything that can be done to fix it?\u00a0<\/p><p>With us now to discuss this is Michael Letts, a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. He is President, Founder and CEO for InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various sponsorships and charitable groups. His expertise will certainly prove useful here.<\/p><p><strong>Q&amp;A:<\/strong><\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>What would you say is the bigger factor when it comes to failing attracting new police officers for duty \u2013 \u201cDefund the police\u201d or the lack of government support? Or are they both equally to blame?<\/li><li>Some people still believe that \u201cDefund the police\u201d was the best choice when it came to righting the wrongs surrounding George Floyd. Do you believe this was a mistake? If so, why?<\/li><li>Is being a police officer more difficult these days than it was when you were serving years ago? Is it mainly due to the changes in today\u2019s political climate? Or the increase in crime? Maybe both?<\/li><li>What do you think governments and police departments need to do in an effort to bring new officers back into the fold?<\/li><li>Why do you think Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats are taking so long to complete their \u201cfund the police\u201d bill? Could it be they\u2019re still trying to grasp some of those \u201cDefund the police\u201d morals? Or is it something else?<\/li><li>You\u2019re the creator of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVest USA<\/a>, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. Tell us more about that, and why support for fellow officers is so important right now.<\/li><li>Where can we learn more about InVest USA, and how those interested can help their fellow officers.<\/li><\/ol><p>You can visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official InVest USA website<\/a>, and learn more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InvestUSAorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on the official Invest USA Twitter account.<\/a>\u00a0You can also learn about my new initiative at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>, where we discuss lawful issues surrounding citizens of the United States.<\/p><p><em>About\u00a0Michael\u00a0Letts:<\/em><\/p><p>Michael\u00a0Letts\u00a0is the Founder, President, and CEO of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVest USA<\/a>, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is\u00a0helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through\u00a0educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Those interested in learning more about\u00a0Letts\u00a0can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/michaelletts.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit his official website here.<\/a><\/p><p>Yet another harrowing \u201cactive shooter\u201d event took place over the weekend in Henry County in the state of Georgia, resulting in the deaths of four people. However, thanks to police acting so quickly, the suspect wasn\u2019t able to do that much more damage \u2013 and it\u2019s something the citizens of Atlanta need to recognize.<\/p><p>Following months of uneasiness with its police force, Atlanta recognized the actions of officers from both Henry and Clayton County when they took part in a manhunt following the deaths of four people early Saturday morning. Eventually, the police were able to find the suspect, Andre Longmore. After engaging in gunfire that left two officers injured, they were finally able to kill him before any more damage was done.<\/p><p>\u201cThe monster is dead,\u201d Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said in a statement. \u201cIt\u2019s an absolute honor to have this day that we can breathe a little bit easier, sleep a little bit better tonight. This monster is off our streets.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><p>But with the shooting comes some recognizance of the brave officers that were doing everything in their power to keep people safe \u2013 despite uneasiness that had risen up throughout Atlanta and its surrounding neighborhoods.<\/p><p>Over the past few months, some citizens had protested against the \u201cabuse\u201d by Atlanta police forces, following the shooting of an armed assailant that invaded a training facility. The uneasiness had even gotten to the point that people were damaging police equipment. However, with this incident being quickly resolved, it should be safe to say that Atlanta police are doing their job efficiently \u2013 and the correct way.<\/p><p>Joining us now to discuss the actions from over the weekend is Michael Letts, a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Letts serves as President, founder and CEO of InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various groups and sponsorships. His expertise should be quite welcome in this matter.<\/p><p><strong>Q&amp;A:<\/strong><\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>How proud are you of the actions taken by the police departments of Henry and Clayton County in stopping the suspect so quickly?<\/li><li>What does this say about the effectiveness of Atlanta police, especially at a time when so many people are protesting against them?<\/li><li>Are those against Atlanta police performing with the same motives as those protestors that were trying to \u201cdefund the police\u201d a few years back? Why do you believe they\u2019re so hellbent on fighting against officers?<\/li><li>Do you believe this situation may change their minds? Or could uneasiness still be present throughout Atlanta?<\/li><li>Is there anything you want to personally say to the officers from these counties?<\/li><li>You\u2019re the creator of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\">InVest USA<\/a>, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. Tell us more about that, and why support for fellow officers is so important right now.<\/li><li>Tell us more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>, the new website where you help out citizens in need surrounding law matters.<\/li><li>Where can we learn more about InVest USA, Restoring Justice and whatever else you\u2019re working on?<\/li><\/ol><p>You can visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\">official InVest USA website<\/a>, and learn more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InvestUSAorg\">on the official Invest USA Twitter account.<\/a>\u00a0You can also learn about our new initiative at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>.<\/p><p><em>About Michael Letts:<\/em><\/p><p>Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\">InVest USA<\/a>, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is\u00a0helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through\u00a0educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Those interested in learning more about Letts can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/michaelletts.us\/\">visit his official website here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police Departments Are Facing an Uphill Struggle When It Comes To Hiring New Recruits (Guest: Michael Letts) Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses what police departments \u2013 and their governments \u2013 can do to bring in much-needed new ranks. 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