Despite popularity of #military themed video games and collecting #firearms in the #UnitedStates, ( a country that has more guns than citizens), the US #ArmedForces , #CorrectionalInstitutions & #Police Dept's are unable to find eager and qualified #recruits who want to #opencarry as part of their careers in America's authoritarian armed frontline ranks
Chronically understaffed #prisons are oft operating with fractions of req'd employees, having low morale guards work 16hr shifts, leading to sloppy mishaps, unchecked #inmate violence, and even escapes
Cities across the country all claim their police depts are #understaffed with budgeted positions going unfilled for years, as attrition and early retirements further exacerbate #LEO levels despite offering #hiring bonuses.
Phoenix can't find new #BeatCops and #mandated #SchoolResourceOfficers
State of MD thousands shy of proper staffing levels at state's prisons
https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/04/20/afscme-report-staffing-shortage-by-more-than-3400-at-marylands-correctional-facilities/