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Brownsburg police and fire chiefs report recruitments, urge council engagement on pay and pensions
Summary
Police Chief Joe Grimes and Fire Chief Larry Alcorn briefed council on officer vacancies, planned recruitments and academy schedules; chiefs asked council to meet on budget implications for sworn personnel and pensions.
Brownsburg Police Chief Joe Grimes and Fire Chief Larry Alcorn told council March 26 that both departments continue to face staffing pressures and are planning recruitment steps in 2026.
Grimes said the police department currently has two vacant sworn positions and will pursue lateral recruitment and traditional hiring to build an eligible candidate list. He also said the department plans to ask the commission in April to authorize a reserve…
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