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Port Orchard ratifies police contract; chief says two new officers joining next week
Summary
Council approved a consolidated 2025–2027 collective bargaining agreement with the Port Orchard Police Guild. Chief Brown told council two newly hired officers start next week but will not be fully independent until academy training is complete. He also noted legislative discussion about possible peninsula training facility funding.
The Port Orchard City Council on Jan. 28 approved a consolidated collective bargaining agreement covering patrol officers and sergeants for 2025–2027, and Police Chief Brown reported staffing gains and regional training discussions.
Director Lund presented the negotiated agreement, saying the city and the guild had been meeting since October and that the…
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