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Philadelphia could rehire retired cops, other employees to address staffing shortages under a new proposal

The legislation, touted as one way for the Police Department to try to fill its hundreds of vacancies, allows employees to continue receiving pension payments while earning a salary.

Officers salute at a memorial service honoring fallen police officers and firefighters. A new proposal being considered by City Council would allow Philadelphia to rehire retired city employees as a means of filling vacancies when public safety is at risk.
Officers salute at a memorial service honoring fallen police officers and firefighters. A new proposal being considered by City Council would allow Philadelphia to rehire retired city employees as a means of filling vacancies when public safety is at risk.Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer
    by Anna Orso
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