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Council outlines final‑round process for hiring new police chief; staff to hold public and staff open houses
Summary
Council and staff described a multi‑step hiring process for a new police chief: initial panel interviews, second‑round interviews, staff and public open houses, background checks (30–45 days if done by sheriff), polygraph and psychological testing, then mayoral appointment subject to council confirmation.
Rathdrum staff updated council on the new police chief hiring process on July 9. The city received 11 applications and conducted six first‑round interviews; a subset of four candidates advanced to second‑round interviews.
Staff described the next steps: a staff‑only open house so department employees can meet finalists, a public open house to gather community input, and then background checks and testing…
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