It is not a surprise that officers are most concerned about recruitment and retention, as they know short staffing contributes to many critical issues in law enforcement. Read Chief Joel Shults’ analysis of the poll results and email your thoughts to editor@police1.com.
| Ambush attacks | 4 % |
| Crime spikes | 3 % |
| Media coverage of police issues | 9 % |
| Officer wellness and morale | 15 % |
| Recruitment & retention | 52 % |
| Risk of prosecution for on-duty actions | 17 % |
| Total | 709 |