Philadelphia Police Department kicks off efforts to recruit more officers

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The Philadelphia Police Department is kicking off effort this week to recruit more officers.

The department is accepting applications Monday through February 2.

The starting salary is $61,888, plus a $2,000 signing bonus.

For more information on how to apply, visit JoinPhillyPD.com.

The city is also waiving a requirement that new officers must live in the city for a year before joining the force to boost dwindling ranks.

Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a public safety emergency in the city on her first day on the job to combat gun violence that left 410 people dead last year.