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20 applicants is an over statement. They were hiring this number prior to the Olympics. Now that it's over, the economy still in a bad state, inflation is skyrocketing. Many police officers that were considering of retirement is now staying with the force. The VPD's budget also haven't had much wiggle room in recent years, forcing to tap into its contingency fund (Stanley Cup riot) and will tap into that fund again if the Canucks make it to the final.
The reality is more like they are hiring 10 or less for the next year or so.
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