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Police Department staffing shortage

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.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 14, 2026

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Adolescent psychiatric inpatient bed capacity

Prince George's teens currently lack local access to licensed psychiatric inpatient care. The supported bill would require the state to ensure at least 24 beds for ages 12-17 in the county by the end of 2028.

2 mentionsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026