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Lawrence council confirms Maurice Aguilar as police chief after personnel committee recommendation
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The Lawrence City Council voted to confirm Captain Maurice Aguilar as the city's next police chief on May 20, 2025 following a personnel committee recommendation and public comment in support of an internal candidate.
The Lawrence City Council confirmed Captain Maurice Aguilar as the city’s police chief on May 20, 2025, approving the personnel committee’s favorable recommendation and accepting public testimony supporting an internal promotion.
The confirmation follows an interview and vetting process by the council’s personnel committee. Supporters who spoke at the council meeting praised Aguilar’s years of service and local knowledge; Thomas Cuddy, identifying himself as a member of the Lawrence Police Department, urged the council to back the nomination, saying, “I strongly urge each and every 1 of you to vote affirmatively to approve the mayor’s…
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