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Lindsay approves police recruit classification to fill vacancies, chief says it will not add staff
Summary
The council approved a police-recruit classification to parallel-fill existing vacancies, pay recruits $24.10 per hour while they complete academy training, and require a three-year commitment with payback if recruits leave early; council vote was 5–0.
The Lindsay City Council on March 11 approved a police-recruit classification designed to let the public-safety department hire and sponsor reserves through academy training without increasing the city’s authorized staffing levels.
Public Safety Chief Rob told council the recruit classification is meant to substitute for existing vacancies, not increase total full-time-equivalent positions. He said the recruit rate would be $24.10…
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