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Skagway officials say police overtime likely to persist until new recruits complete training
Summary
Assembly members were told new police applicants and converting CSOs to sworn officers will not materially reduce overtime this budget cycle; sergeant projected certified officers from current CSOs would not be fully available until early 2027 without expedited hiring.
Skagway Municipality assembly members were told that near-term relief for police overtime is unlikely: current community service officers (CSOs) and recent applicants would take months to become certified, and housing and budget constraints complicate recruitment and retention.
At the committee meeting, the chair pressed Sergeant Michaels for timelines. Michaels said three applicants have been sent background packets but one…
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