Muskegon police department understaffed by 14 officers, offering paid academy for 4 positions

Muskegon police department understaffed by 14 officers, offering paid academy for 4 positions

The City of Muskegon Police Department is operating with fewer officers in the city than what leaders say is needed to keep the community and other officers safe. The department is currently operating with 65 officers instead of the authorized 79 positions. Chief Timothy Kozal says the staffing shortage has forced the department to be more reactive than proactive. The department is offering to pay wages and academy costs for four immediate openi…