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Police chief Jackie urges reclassification and new drug-and-traffic detective in Woodfin budget talks
Summary
Woodfin Police Chief Jackie outlined requests for reclassifying a patrol commander to captain, adding two lieutenant-level watch commanders and a grant-funded traffic-and-drug detective, saying about 20% of shifts currently run without a supervisor and that additional supervision and a detective role would improve safety, supervision and investigations.
Woodfin Police Chief Jackie told the Town Council at its May 26 budget work session that the department needs structural changes to address supervision, recruitment and drug enforcement as the town grows.
"One out of every five shifts or about 20% of our shifts are worked without a supervisor on duty," Jackie said, framing the request for two lieutenant-level watch commanders who would provide night and weekend supervision. She also asked the council to reclassify the patrol commander from lieutenant to captain, saying the incumbent "has been carrying out the role of a captain" and that the reclassification would align pay with…
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