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Police department reports staffing moves, recruitment challenges and $8,000 Stone Garden grant for boat overtime

5765118 · September 17, 2025
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Deputy leadership and the commission reviewed department personnel updates, a pending eligibility list, a DEA assignment change, and a Stone Garden federal grant that will fund limited boat overtime next summer.

Deputy Chief Jesse reported the department’s eligibility list for hiring has not yet been established and that staff will follow up with the county personnel contact (Derek) to formally start the process. The commission approved the monthly reports.

Deputy Chief Jesse said Officer John Ames began service on Aug. 25 and is progressing through field training, which staff now expect he will complete in a few weeks. “He’s doing a great job,” Deputy Chief Jesse said of Ames, noting prior experience and local familiarity…

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