Right now, though, talking not just to the mayor and the police chief here in Buckeye, but really all over Arizona, big communities, small communities, rural communities. We do have a problem hiring and retaining police officers. So In 2020 and 2022, retirements and resignations outnumbered new hires across Arizona. 2023, things are looking better, but we have a long way to grow. And you have to remember, Arizona is growing very, very fast. (02:34–02:43)
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