More than one-half of all local police departments in the United States employ fewer than ten officers, and fewer than one percent employ more than 1,000 sworn personnel.

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Most local police departments in the United States are small, with the majority employing fewer than ten officers. Very large departments with over 1,000 sworn personnel are indeed rare, making up less than one percent of all local police departments. This reflects the decentralized nature of law enforcement in the U.S., where many small municipalities operate their own police forces.

More Than One-Half of All Local Police Departments in the United