# Wichita Police Expand Force with 33 New Officers | Wichita News

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Podcast: [Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254)
Published: 2026-07-17T10:30:56+00:00
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Wichita’s police force is growing fast — 33 new officers just graduated, including a third from out of state, as the department ramps up recruitment to reflect its diverse community. Chief Joe Sullivan’s leadership has transformed the force, expanding from just 9 recruits to nearly full staffing thanks to better pay, tech-forward training, and social media outreach. These rookies will spend four months in field training before hitting the streets — and with 19 more recruits on the way, Wichita is poised to close the gap on its authorized strength and keep pace with city growth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cf836d79ed9603e5

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