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Graham staff report hiring, animal‑control outcomes and a new youth diversion plan
Summary
City department heads told council the police department is hiring three certified officers, animal control reported recent call and outcome statistics, and staff are developing a youth diversion program for ages 10–16 under a new state provision effective Jan. 1.
City department heads on Thursday reported staffing and program updates including police recruiting, an animal‑control case update and a new youth diversion initiative for juveniles.
Chief Phillip told the council the police department has three certified applicants and plans to start background checks and interviews; filling one open position will make the department “full,” he said. The council did not take any formal action on hiring during the meeting; Chief Phillip said the department will complete its normal hiring procedures.
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