Beloit Police Short-Staffed, Seeking Help | Madison News

Beloit’s police force is in crisis, down 19 officers from 74 sworn positions — and the city is scrambling to fix it. With sergeants stepping into patrol roles and a new plan to bring in Rock County deputies, officials are doubling down on recruitment, partnering with local colleges and hosting hiring events this fall. This nationwide staffing crunch, fueled by low pay and family demands, is hitting Beloit hard — but they’re not sitting still, pushing for solutions to keep streets safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5143f23089aa187