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Council authorizes Saint Petersburg College sponsorships for police academy and paramedic training
City of Clearwater (Downtown Development Board; Pension Trustees; City Council Work Session) · November 4, 2025
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Summary
The council authorized purchase orders to Saint Petersburg College to sponsor police academy cadets (estimated 16 cadets at $5,000 each, $80,000) and paramedic training for Clearwater Fire Rescue (estimated $37,000), plus additional advanced training budgets for current staff.
City officials told the council on Nov. 3 that the Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire Rescue will continue sponsorship programs with Saint Petersburg College to address recruitment and training needs. The police sponsorships help offset the Southeastern Public Safety…
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