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Houston police shortage leads to minimal patrols and fewer tickets
Houston faces a severe police manpower shortage with about 3,000 officers for 1.6 million residents. Traffic tickets are now an extra duty for regular patrols, and many noninjury incidents go unreported. Recruitment is hampered by strict standards, past drug use disqualifications, and a tough economy. The department warns it will take 10 to 12 years to reach 5,000 officers, risking ongoing understaffing as the city grows.
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