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Bill would allow appointed police chiefs to retire and return to their jobs; lawmakers debate fairness and municipal costs
Summary
Representative Ron Bigelow introduced a bill extending a conversion window to appointed police chiefs so municipalities can retain chiefs; proponents said it saves training and recruitment costs, while opponents warned it could block advancement and increase municipal employment costs.
Representative Ron Bigelow described a bill to extend to appointed police chiefs the conversion window previously allowed to elected sheriffs. He said municipalities had asked for the change because they were losing chiefs and that keeping an experienced chief can save cities money in hiring and training.
Supporters argued…
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