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Philadelphia police are having trouble finding and training new recruits, according to Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge No. 5 President John McNesby.
The issues facing the Philadelphia Police Department stem from several issues including a new city council bill that passed last June requiring city employees to have at least one year of Philadelphia residency under their belts before being hired. It s hurting us big-time, McNesby, 55, told Fox News.
Previously, the Philadelphia Police Department was able to recruit new hires from outside the city, including military bases.