Police Department staffing shortage
Prince George's County
Summary
The department is about 350 officers short of its authorized 1,728 and needs to hire at least 150 a year just to keep pace with retirements. A big December recruit class and an April 18 one-day hiring event are part of the recovery plan, which the chief says will take three to four years.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The department says fully funding the 1,728 sworn complement would let it replace costly overtime patrols with regular officers.
Residents in high-call-volume districts who currently see slower or thinner patrol coverage.
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