The new course offered in the Officer Virtual Academy offers an overview of common firearm types officers might encounter in the course of their duties.
"Unfortunately, we're in a situation where we can't just create officers out of nowhere," said Pittsburgh's public safety director, adding that the city may need more training classes to maintain staffing levels.
Chicago police officials say the department has been making good progress in bringing on new hires, with a goal to make 1,000 hires by the end of the year.
The Cleveland City Council is looking to approve $6 million in state-funded grants, including a $4.2 million grant for retention bonuses for police officers.
