The Daily News reports officer candidates no longer have to take a written test after passing a background check.
Meanwhile, the Workforce Recruitment and Outreach Committee is trying to recruit more local minorities, but finding the process is complicated by several factors including a decline in interest.
Committee member Chuck Glass said many high school students don't want to pursue careers in law enforcement. Instead, they seek jobs in athletics, in business or in the medical field.
The committee is reaching out to the minority community to determine how they can attract more qualified candidates.
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