Maricopa Police Department is on the lookout for good men and women.

The department is actively seeking both lateral transfers and new recruits to join its ranks, according to a social media post yesterday . MPD did not specify how many officers it hopes to bring on board, but last year’s annual report showed eight recruits and two lateral hires joined the force in 2024.

A spokesperson said the agency is “proud to be fully staffed” and positioned to meet the needs of a growing city.

“While many agencies across the state and country are struggling with staffing shortages, we’ve taken a proactive approach to recruitment and planning,” said MPD spokesperson Monica Williams.

Because it can take nearly a year for a recruit to complete training and work solo, the department keeps recruitme

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