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Chandler Police Department reaches full staffing; chief credits recruitment work

Chandler City Council · January 6, 2026
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Officials said the Chandler Police Department has attained full staffing of its 348 budgeted sworn positions and related roles and finished 2025 in an overhire status after a multi-year recruitment effort; the chief credited hiring and retention improvements following peak vacancies in 2023.

City officials on Jan. 5 celebrated a milestone for the Chandler Police Department, saying the department has reached full staffing of its 348 budgeted sworn positions and related roles.

Assistant city management introduced a short video and asked Chief Chapman to make remarks. Chief…

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