The plan calls for the addition of 500 officers over the next five years.
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Earlier this week, Chief Art Acevedo talked to ABC13 about the need in addressing the staffing shortage at HPD.
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"I think investing in public safety is investing in a lot of things for our city," Acevedo said.
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When asked how the city will make it happen, Acevedo hoped there would be movement on the issue soon.
In a press conference last week, he also reiterated the need for more officers on the street. He said the city is operating with 2,000 fewer officers than it should.
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