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Police commission flags staffing shortfalls, outlines recruitment and community outreach plans
Summary
Commissioners discussed current vacancies and a possible budget 'cliff,' reported ongoing recruitment (8 candidates in initial interviews), described leadership training completed by staff, and announced community outreach events including a shredding event, Citizen Police Academy (May 20), Junior Police Academy (August) and Special Olympics fundraising activities.
Commissioners raised concerns about staffing levels and the impact of the municipal budget process on authorized headcount, while the police chief outlined active recruitment steps and upcoming community outreach and training.
Chairperson (S1) warned that a reported vacancy rate in the municipal budget could create a future 'cliff' if vacancies are counted against authorized positions and not filled in time. The chief (S2) said the department currently has five vacancies and that the adopted budget includes a vacancy rate of three positions for the coming year; he said the department expects two to four…
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