Boston is facing a growing public safety challenge as crime rises while an already understaffed police department struggles to keep up. With officers stretched thin and communities demanding more protection, questions remain about where the help will come from. Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, says the department is 600 officers short, and the officers they do have are consistently working 16-hour days. Calderone joined Dan to discuss.

<p>Boston is facing a growing public safety challenge as crime rises while an already understaffed police department struggles to keep up. With officers stretched thin and communities demanding more protection, questions remain about where the help will come from. Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen&rsquo;s Association, says the department is 600 officers short, and the officers they do have are consistently working 16-hour days. Calderone joined Dan to discuss.</p>

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NightSide With Dan Rea

Officers Running on Empty

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