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Council hears proposal to restore police lieutenant post for succession and discipline clarity
Summary
Baker City Police Chief asked council to reinstate a nonunion lieutenant position previously converted to a detective-sergeant role; councilors expressed support and staff said pay steps will be established before recruitment.
Baker City — The Baker City Police Department presented a proposal to restore a lieutenant position that had previously been replaced by a detective-sergeant, arguing the change would clarify chain-of-command, aid succession planning and separate some disciplinary functions from union-represented sergeants.
The police chief said the department currently operates with three sergeants (two patrol sergeants and one detective sergeant), plus the chief. The proposal would eliminate the…
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