Break from the Grind May 1, 2017

TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Which cities have the largest police force per capita?

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However, the list of cities with the highest number of police officers per 10,000 citizens may surprise you.

The top five are:

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  • Washington, D.C. – 56.9 officers per 10,000 citizens;
  • Wilmington, Delaware – 43.4;
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 42.6;
  • New York, New York – 41.4; and
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 40.9.
A complete ranking may be found here.

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