This resolution would authorize the Bureau of Police to hire two officers who have completed written tests, physical fitness tests, background checks, medical exams and psychological testing, Chief Snyder told the City of Williamsport Finance Committee.

"The two candidates have met all the requirements for the Williamsport Bureau of Police hiring procedures," Chief Snyder said. He told the committee that the first candidate is Act 120 certified and is projected to start field training on Feb. 3. The second candidate is not Act 120 certified and is projected to begin the police academy on May 19, with a projected academy graduation around late November.

Chief Snyder said hiring the two candidates will bring the department to the budgeted complement of 51 officers. He also noted the civil service list recently produced only seven candidates who finished and were eligible; the department plans to open a new civil service test soon to replenish the candidate pool.

Councilman Randy acknowledged the hires and said the committee expected the department to fill its allocated positions. The transcript does not record a formal vote on the hiring resolution in this meeting.

The discussion distinguished between the candidate who is Act 120 certified (no academy required) and the candidate who will attend the academy; the transcript identifies Act 120 certification but does not provide the candidate names or additional personnel details.