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Police chief seeks permits for June and April events and announces promotion; department remains short-staffed
Summary
Police Chief Jennings asked the board to approve two event permits — a firecracker chase June 28 and the Slaw Burger Festival April 19 — and announced a recent promotional appointment to sergeant amid ongoing vacancies and upcoming interviews.
Police Chief Jennings asked the board to move forward on two event permits: the Firecracker Chase scheduled for June 28 and the Slaw Burger Festival planned for April 19. Chief Jennings said the department has reviewed both events and recommended proceeding; the board indicated these items will need council action because they require street closures.
Jennings also reported the department was three sworn positions short at the time of the work session but said interviews were scheduled and that several certified officers had applied. He announced Officer Amanda Rutherford has been promoted to sergeant and will command a night shift. Jennings said promotional and hiring processes are under way and that he planned to introduce new uniformed staff to the board when the new uniforms are delivered.
No formal votes were recorded during the work session; event permit items were forwarded to the regular council meeting for final approval.
