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Commission adopts lateral‑hire rule and authorizes new hiring process
Summary
The commission approved an amendment to add a lateral transfer process for certified candidates and authorized starting a hiring process for position 26.01; members discussed vetting, fitness standards and pay incentives.
The Lawrence Police mayor commission voted to add a lateral transfer process to its rules and authorized staff to begin a hiring process for position 26.01.
Lieutenant Scott presented the amendment to Article 2, subsection n, saying the proposal had been reviewed by department leadership and legal counsel. He told commissioners that lateral hires would be held to the same basic qualifications as other candidates: "They're gonna have to meet the exact same qualifications anybody…
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