Cherven partly blamed the "defund police" movement and anti-police sentiment for the staffing shortage, saying that has been affecting recruitment efforts. Chauvin has since been convicted of murder, but Floyd's death sparked nationwide protests and ignited the "defund the police" movement. On Thursday, Cherven explained the trooper "retention issue" with Massachusetts State Police. Glasser told "Fox & Friends First" on Thursday that the number of officers "keeps dropping." A few months later, the DOJ issued a written report alleging unconstitutional conduct by the New Orleans Police Department.

Source: Fox News July 15, 2021 15:22 UTC