The Annual Average Attrition Rate for Police Is About Five

The annual average attrition rate for police is about five percent.Why, then, is hiring often delayed?

A) Crime rates do not necessitate need for more services.
B) Delays allow the city or county to cope with budget shortfalls.
C) There is often low turnover within municipal departments.
D) Police would rather the city spend the budget on pay raises or benefits than the acquisition of new officers.