July 17, 2026

Why 'problem' officers are hired after resigning at larger departments

Why 'problem' officers are hired after resigning at larger departments
Why 'problem' officers are hired after resigning at larger departments
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Why 'problem' officers are hired after resigning at larger departments

Some law enforcement officers resign whiel facing criminal charges, then go on to work for another department. WRAL's Megan Cloherty explains where the hiring process can break down, why some smaller towns end up hiring officers with troubling histories and what's being done to close the gaps.