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Lawrence City board approves up to 480 hours of hardship leave for Officer Matthew Williams

Lawrence City Police Department Hardship Leave Bank Board · December 17, 2025
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The Lawrence City Police Department Hardship Leave Bank Board approved up to 480 hours of hardship leave for Officer Matthew Williams, amended to end when a physician clears him to return to full duty without restrictions. The officer had exhausted accrued time and documentation was provided to the board.

The Lawrence City Police Department Hardship Leave Bank Board voted to approve up to 480 hours of hardship leave for Officer Matthew Williams, pending physician clearance that would end the leave when he—s able to return to full duty without restrictions.

Lieutenant Scott Evans, the program—s pool manager, presented Williams—s application and asked the board to approve 480 hours to allow recovery without undue…

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