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Police chief reports progress on hiring but 24 officer vacancies remain; academy graduation planned for March 14
5472163 · February 3, 2025
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Summary
Chief reported 24 officer vacancies, two sergeant vacancies, 14 recruits in the academy and six to seven in field training; three applicants appear post‑certified. An academy graduation is tentatively scheduled for March 14.
Columbia Police Department leadership updated the City Council on staffing on Feb. 3, reporting progress in recruitment but continued shortfalls.
Chief (name recorded as Schlutte/Schlutte in the transcript) said the department currently has 24 officer vacancies and two sergeant vacancies. The department has 14 recruits in the police…
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