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Dallas Civil Service Board to hold March public hearing on removing “uncharacterized” military discharge from police minimum qualifications
Summary
Civil Service staff presented a proposed rule change to remove the phrase “uncharacterized discharge” from the minimum military-service qualifications for police applicants after the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement said it will no longer accept that classification; the board scheduled a public hearing and action item for the March meeting.
The Dallas Civil Service Board heard a briefing Feb. 4 on a proposed amendment to the board’s minimum qualifications for police officers that would remove the term “uncharacterized discharge” from the list of acceptable military separations.
Jared, a staff member, said the change responds to a policy shift at the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). “Since that time in April of 2024, the Texas ... asked that ... they will not accept an uncharacterized discharge in the employment process or in the granting of the license,” Jared said. “It is my hope to bring that back to you in March. Have a public hearing to hear from any employees who may have…
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