Tyler police department revamping methods to increase recruitment
Published: May. 25, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT|Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM CDT
From the pandemic causing a decrease in applicants to the number of people who can pass a civil service exam and physical exam being fewer, Tyler Police Department is looking for new ways to get officers on board.
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