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Deputy Chief Austin: Police force at 66 of 67 budgeted, department reports 15 firearms recovered in March
Summary
Deputy Chief Austin told the Kankakee City Public Safety Committee that the police department is staffing 66 of 67 budgeted officers, recovered 15 firearms in March (10 recovered by K-MAG), and is pursuing candidates for upcoming academy classes while managing overtime tied to staffing and storm response.
Deputy Chief Austin reported to the Kankakee City Public Safety Committee on April 7 that the police department is “currently sitting at 66 officers, budgeted for 67.” He said the department’s ranks include 43 on patrol, eight investigators, a school resource officer and several staff in administration or specialized units.
Austin highlighted recruitment and training milestones: Officer Lucas Bills is in PTI and expected to graduate April 23, and background checks are underway for three candidates who could enter the academy on May…
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