The Richmond Police Department is facing an uphill battle in its search for new recruits.  “Not very many people want to be in law enforcement anymore,” said Sgt. Donald Patchin, spokesperson for the department’s Personnel, Recruiting and Training unit. “It’s not just us. It’s industry-wide. Everybody is struggling to find qualified applicants.”  A survey published … Continue reading Like departments across the country, Richmond police force struggling to recruit officers