Suburban police departments fare better in retaining officers
Field Training Officer Sean Carlson helps six-month recruit Justin Olberding (right) with his training materials before the start of afternoon roll call at the Germantown Police Department Oct. 17. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Suburban police departments have been able to recruit and retain officers in recent years. The pay and opportunities vary in the suburbs, which face different challenges than Memphis.
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Bartlett Police Collierville Police Germantown Police Millington PoliceAbigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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