Local police departments see decline in officer applications
News 18 is kicking off a two part series about policing in our community.
Part one revolves around a continuing problem faced by both Lafayette and West Lafayette Police Departments.
Posted: Jan 13, 2021 6:50 PM
Updated: Jan 14, 2021 12:52 PM
Posted By: Samantha Thieke
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Both Lafayette and West Lafayette Police Departments are seeing a drastic decline in the number of people applying to become officers.
"It's real easy for police officers, for the system to perpetuate some, basically, racist policies," said Lafayette resident Josh Johansen.
"I wouldn't want to be a police officer in this day and age," said Vicki Smith, who works in Lafayette.