Working Iowa: Marion Police Department opts for 12 hour days, more time off

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Police Department is looking for more people to join its force. They've taken a unique approach to try and a...

March 20, 2023
2:34 PM

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Police Department is looking for more people to join its force. They've taken a unique approach to try and attract more officers. 'We're short officers just like every law enforcement agency in the country,' said Tom Daubs with the Marion Police Department. In January, they switched from working 8 hour shifts to 12 hour shifts, with more days off. 'You get every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off so the most you work is 3 days in a row,' Officer Amanda Clark said.

Kristin Rogers