HARRISBURG – The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) that establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania.
Senate Resolution 94 creates a task force within the Joint State Government Commission to examine the ongoing challenges in filling vacancies for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and prosecutors across the Commonwealth.
The task force is charged with developing actionable policy recommendations to enhance Pennsylvania’s ability to attract and retain qualified individuals in these critical public safety roles.
“Our communities are safer when law enforcement agencies are fully staffed with well-trained, dedicated professionals,” said Langerholc. “This resolution is a step forward to identify solutions for the growing number of vacancies, support our law enforcement personnel, and ensure public safety remains a top priority.”
“We are facing a growing crisis in police recruitment and retention, not just in Philadelphia but across the Commonwealth,” said Picozzi. “The task force established by this resolution will help to identify the causes of these staffing challenges and develop actionable solutions.”
The Joint State Government Commission, a non-partisan research agency serving the General Assembly, will facilitate the task force’s work. A final report with findings and recommendations is due to the General Assembly by April 30, 2026.
