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Council splits on residency, civil service and recruitment challenges for police and DPW
Summary
Council members debated residency requirements and civil service processes, saying residency can improve community ties but may limit applicant pools; staff reported many candidates did not respond to fitness tests and council discussed using county lists or running new civil service tests.
A recurring debate over residency rules and civil service resurfaced at the Tonawanda City Council informal meeting, with members sharply divided over whether residency requirements strengthen community policing or hinder hiring.
Several council members argued that requiring employees, especially police officers, to live in the city improves response, community…
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