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Wyoming hires two police officers and a building inspector; council debates cadet path and nepotism disclosure
Summary
Council approved hiring Rebecca Peterson and Joseph Bang for police officer positions (Bang’s hire contingent on passing certification) and approved Vincent Schilling as building inspector; council discussed retirements, cadet promotions, training timelines and a required recusal for Member Schilling on his son’s hire.
The Wyoming City Council voted Jan. 7 to hire two police officers and a building inspector, approving three appointments that the chief and department managers said will restore the police department’s staffing and add an experienced building-inspection hire.
Council approved hiring Rebecca Peterson as a police officer with a tentative start date of Jan. 12, 2025, at the police department’s starting rate. Police Chief Bauer recommended Peterson based on her security work at the University of Minnesota and prior service to the city as a reserve and reserve cadet. The chief told council she had completed required education and screening and recommended a starting wage of $37.72 per hour for the position…
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