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San Jose Police Stretched Thin Due to COVID-19 Cases

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COVID-19 cases have led to serious staffing concerns at the San Jose Police Department.

Sources told NBC Bay Area Sunday that COVID-19 cases and exposures have increased to the point, that the patrol unit is having trouble meeting minimum staffing levels.

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The department is asking for all officers to voluntarily step up this weekend to work as a patrol officer.

In addition, starting on Jan. 24, the department will require all officers who are not on patrol to do so for one of their weekly 10-hour shifts.

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