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Finance Committee hears wide-ranging debate on Brockton police recruitment, recommends council discussion
Summary
The committee voted to send a resolve inviting Police Chief Brenda Perez and staff to brief the full City Council on recruitment and hiring amid persistent vacancies, overtime and a contentious debate over the city's residency requirement.
The Brockton Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a resolve inviting Police Chief Brenda Perez and appropriate staff to brief the full City Council on the department's recruitment and hiring efforts after an extended discussion about residency rules and staffing shortfalls.
Chief Brenda Perez told the committee the city has struggled to maintain authorized staffing levels and manage overtime. "Over the last 3 years, recruiting has been a challenge, not only for Brockton, but across the Commonwealth and the nation," Perez said. She gave the committee annual snapshots showing authorized sworn strength of 206 and repeated…
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