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Police chief outlines staffing, training and tech investments after internal review
Summary
Police leadership briefed the commission on a year-long review and plans that include new hires, accreditation completion, expanded training, drones and a $66 million allocation for facility and equipment investments.
City Administrator Faye Johnson and Police Chief Tony Araujo presented an operational update to the City Commission on the status of the West Palm Beach Police Department, outlining recruitment, training and capital investments planned or already funded.
Johnson summarized personnel and compensation steps taken across recent fiscal years to improve pay and benefits and attract candidates, including two three‑year collective bargaining agreements and a 3% cost-of-living increase for FY 2026. Chief Araujo said the department completed an embedded operational review with an outside team and addressed identified shortfalls in training, accountability and communications; he said the department regained full accreditation in April following corrective work. "Your police department is at best…
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