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Tipton restores police and fire rosters; public safety building under construction with anticipated April 2026 wrap-up
City of Tipton · December 22, 2025
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Mayor Keegan Schmicker said the city rebuilt police and fire rosters after a shortfall, used recruitment materials including a video, and is constructing a public safety building expected to finish in April 2026 if weather cooperates.
Mayor Keegan Schmicker told the Tipton Thrives podcast that when he took office patrol staffing was low and the administration prioritized recruitment. "When I took office, we were down, I believe there's 3 patrolmen with the police department," Schmicker recalled, saying subsequent recruitment efforts — including a…
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