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Memphis Police Department is recruiting new officers

Do you have what it takes to join the Best in Blue?

MEMPHIS, Tennessee —

Memphis Police are looking for people to join the Best in Blue. That's the name of MPD's recruiting effort.

The department held a hiring event Friday at the Benjamin Hooks Library.

They hope to eventually hire hundreds of new officers. Police officer salaries start at more than $47,000.

The next hiring event is Thursday, March 12 from 4-6pm at the Benjamin Hooks Library at 3030 Poplar Avenue.

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