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Eureka Police Department highlights officer wellness, training and benefits in recruitment presentation
Summary
In a brief recruitment presentation, Chief Michael Worges and Eureka officers described department wellness programs, training opportunities and a benefits package that includes free health care and a retirement plan administered through Missouri LAGERS.
Chief Michael Worges of the Eureka Police Department said the department is promoting officer wellness, training and benefits as part of a recruitment effort and described specific supports available to new hires.
"Here at the Eureka Police Department, we believe in being everyone's police," Chief Michael Worges said. "An average officer is exposed to almost 200 critical incidents over the course of their career." He contrasted that with the public, saying "an average person might experience 2 or 3. So it's very important…
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