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Eastlake City Council introduces three police hires; department stresses "family" recruitment culture

5340786 · July 9, 2025
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At a recent Eastlake City Council meeting, a staff member introduced three new police hires — Seth Kleina, Neil Lewis and Jim Sanders — and highlighted the department's emphasis on cultural fit and lateral recruitment. The transcript records background on each hire but does not show a formal vote or motions.

At a recent Eastlake City Council meeting, a staff member introduced three new police hires — Seth Kleina, Neil Lewis and Jim Sanders — and said the department places heavy emphasis on cultural fit, calling recruits “part of our family.”

The remarks provided context about each officer. The staff member said Seth Kleina has been on the department's books since last July and completed his police academy program in December. Neil Lewis was identified as a graduate of the…

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