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Acting Tinian police chief asks House for 10 officers, training and travel budget
Summary
Acting director of the Department of Public Safety on Tinian told the House that staffing is down, patrol coverage is stretched and the department seeks funding for 10 cadet positions, communications and operational supplies; members asked for documentation on promotions and revolving‑fund balances.
Sergeant Wally Villegomez, acting director of the Tinian Department of Public Safety, told the House budget committee that his force is currently staffed with 10 officers and faces additional departures that will reduce that number further. He requested funding to recruit and train 10 full‑time equivalent police positions to restore patrol capacity and improve emergency response.
Villegomez said the department plans recruitment beginning June 23, 2025, with the Workforce Investment Agency (WEA) supplying cadet funding for one year so candidates can begin police‑academy training. “Funding for additional 10 full time equivalent ... positions is absolutely vital,” Villegomez said, citing increased population, construction and traffic tied to military‑related activity and new residents.
The department also requested…
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