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Unverified letter alleging police degree-for-pay scheme read at council; members ask staff to assess credibility

6443102 · October 22, 2025
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Summary

A member of the public read a letter alleging that officers obtained unlawful online degrees and received higher pay; the council directed the city manager, city attorney and police chief to assess the claims' credibility and report back if further action is warranted.

A public commenter read a letter at the Oct. 21 council meeting that alleged one or more people were involved in helping police officers obtain fraudulent online degrees that resulted in higher pay.

Mayor Pro Tem Semmer read the written submission, which identified itself as coming from "concerned citizens from Livingston RV" and alleged that a current council member or others had participated in…

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