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Commission votes to open hiring and sponsor police academy applicant using Schoolcraft grant
Summary
The commission approved opening its hiring process to allow sponsorship of an applicant to attend the Wayne County Regional Police Academy under a Schoolcraft College grant that could cover up to $20,000, with final hiring still subject to board approval and contract terms.
The Grosse Ile Township Police Commission voted to open its hiring process and sponsor an applicant to attend the Wayne County Regional Police Academy using a grant processed through Schoolcraft College.
Commissioners approved the sponsorship by voice vote after a staff presentation outlining the hiring shortage, current application numbers and available grant funding. The grant could pay up to $20,000 and the academy itself runs about 17 weeks; approximate academy tuition was described as about $7,000 with remaining funds available to cover pay, benefits and academy-related supplies.
The commission’s…
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