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Board approves police lateral transfer and K‑9 agreements and authorizes squad car purchases
Summary
Trustees updated the police lateral transfer agreement to preserve prior years of service for vacation accrual, approved a K‑9 side letter clarifying take‑home vehicles, and authorized the purchase of 2026 squad cars (budgeted); supporters said the changes will help recruit experienced officers.
The Village Board unanimously approved updates to police personnel agreements and authorized ordering squad vehicles for 2026, measures trustees said will strengthen recruitment and preserve operational readiness.
Chief described changes to the lateral transfer agreement negotiated to align with the new GPPA union contract. Under the revision, officers who join Germantown with seven or more years of service will continue to…
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