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Lakewood panel removes three candidates from entry‑level police list, certifies eligibility list and reviews staffing demographics

Lakewood Civil Service Commission · February 6, 2026
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Summary

The commission removed three applicants from the entry-level police eligibility list and moved to certify the list; staff presented department demographics showing 63% of employees are over 40 and 33% have 0–5 years of service, raising questions about retirements and hiring strategy.

The Lakewood Civil Service Commission voted to remove several names from the entry‑level police eligibility list and subsequently moved to accept (certify) the police officer eligibility list. The transcript records motions to remove Julian Capaccio, Kyle Gunderson and Cindy Wong from the entry‑level list; motions were seconded and the chair called for 'ayes.' The record contains multiple affirmative responses but does not include a detailed roll‑call tally with individual names in the provided excerpt.

Following the personnel motions, staff presented a demographic report on the…

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