One plan being discussed would pay police officers for their experience if they agree to relocate to Wisconsin.
Local law enforcement and state lawmakers met Tuesday in Wausau to talk about legislation addressing staffing shortages.
The bill would offer two thousand dollars to existing officers and 10,000 to new officers.
It also includes a $5,000 bonus for new officers and would pay for their enrollment in a law enforcement academy.
State Representative Patrick Snyder, a Republican from Schofield, would federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act to cover the cost.
Portage County Sheriff Mike Lucas says recruiting new deputies has been a challenge.
