The department said the group is comprised of individuals of different professional backgrounds from across Richmond and other parts of the U.S.

CBS 6 caught up with new officer Johnathan Schisler, who talked about what getting his badge means to him.

"I grew up in Baltimore and I kinda got to see the lack of trust in police effects the community. I hope to come here and make a difference and be the officer that everybody looks forward to seeing instead of being one that doesn't have good experiences," Schisler said.

Police Chief Rick Edwards recently told CBS 6 that increasing the size of force is one of his top priorities. Since July of 2020, the department has lost about 140 sworn officers.

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