Staffing plummeted at police departments across the United States following 2020's anti-police protests, but Idaho saw a spike in out-of-state applications.
Seth Horst left the Golden State and his career in law enforcement to move his family to Coeur d Alene in Idaho in 2020 in order to start up his own real estate business.
"They come to Idaho where they can enjoy their career and make a difference," Idaho Fraternal Order of Police President Bryan Lovell said. "They see that, in large part, our communities are supportive of law enforcement and public safety."
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