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Commission hears update on police recruiting, low turnout for recent entry‑level exams
Summary
Commission staff reported a recent police officer resignation and unusually low candidate numbers on a recent exam; the commission discussed timelines for background checks and academies and the limited use of county eligible lists.
Saratoga Springs Civil Service Commission members on Sept. 20 received an update from staff on police recruiting after a recent officer resignation and on the city’s use of eligible lists for hiring.
The discussion matters because hiring affects public safety staffing and the commission controls certification of eligible lists used to fill classified positions.
Staff reported that officer Matthew Brooks has resigned. Staff described the city’s process for filling patrol vacancies: the commission is processing results from a May entry‑level written exam and a September exam held…
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