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Council approves police MOU to subsidize academy wages and authorizes lateral-hire wage step
Summary
Council approved an MOU to pay up to 75% of first-year wages for new recruits attending the police academy to boost competitiveness and authorized the police chief to start qualified lateral hires at the one-year wage step (capped at five years).
The council approved a personnel MOU with the police association to subsidize wages for recruits while they attend the police academy. The agreement would pay up to 75% of a new officer's first-year starting wages during academy attendance to make Edgerton more competitive in recruiting.
Councilmembers discussed the rationale, agreeing it would help attract qualified candidates; one member noted many municipalities already offer similar support. The motion to adopt the MOU passed by roll call.
Council also approved a policy allowing the chief discretion to hire lateral recruits at the one-year wage step (rather than the zero step) when candidates have prior qualifying experience; the policy is capped at crediting up to five years of prior service. Supporters said the change recognizes experience and helps recruitment; the council approved the change by roll call.
