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Police propose three officers, two cadets in FY2026; chief says accreditation, recruitment efforts continuing

3164850 · May 1, 2025
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Summary

Bowie Police Department briefed council on recruitment strategy, accreditation status and a FY2026 proposal to add three officers and two cadets to bolster patrol and community events staffing.

The Bowie Police Department outlined recruiting and staffing plans and proposed adding three police officers and two police cadets in the FY2026 budget to strengthen patrol capacity and community-event coverage.

The police chief told the council the department is accredited and continues to maintain accreditation standards. Recruitments completed in 2024 included a marketing and…

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