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Why the Gainesville Police Department has a shortage of officers

Gainesville Police Sgt. Larry Sanford prepares to get back on the road Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, after answering a call. The Gainesville Police Department is currently experiencing staffing shortages. - photo by Scott Rogers

11112022 POLICE 1.jpg — Gainesville Police Sgt. Larry Sanford prepares to get back on the road Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, after answering a call. The Gainesville Police Department is currently experiencing staffing shortages. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gainesville’s police force is down 13 officers – six more vacancies than it had at the beginning of the year.