Beloit Police Shortage Crisis | Madison News

Beloit’s police force is in crisis, with 19 patrol spots empty out of 74 — and the numbers keep climbing as 19 officers quit and four retired since the new Chief took over. Facing stiff competition for recruits and past departmental issues, city leaders are turning to bold moves: partnering with Rock County Sheriffs, bringing in higher-ranking officers to fill shifts, and expanding recruitment beyond local colleges. Despite the turmoil, officials vow Beloit remains safe and committed to filling every vacancy within a year. 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/0fe2dddbaec93327