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Council extends police recruitment and retention bonus for two years

2219460 · February 4, 2025
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Summary

The Tuscaloosa City Council voted to extend Ordinance 9351, maintaining a $5,000 hiring/retention bonus for new police recruits for an additional two years; staff said 10 officers have received the first installment.

The Tuscaloosa City Council voted to extend Ordinance 9351 for two years, maintaining a $5,000 hiring and retention bonus for new Tuscaloosa Police Department recruits.

Council discussion and the final motion occurred during the regular meeting. A staff presenter described the bonus structure, saying new recruits receive $5,000 total: $2,000 after…

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