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Council approves $10,000 sign-on incentive to recruit lateral police officers
Summary
The city approved an addendum allowing a $10,000 upfront signing incentive for qualified lateral police hires who commit to three years; staff said the measure is aimed at addressing chronic understaffing and will be paired with a recruiting campaign.
The Sweetwater City Council voted to approve an addendum to the meet‑and‑confer agreement that authorizes a $10,000 upfront hiring incentive for qualified lateral police candidates who agree to a three‑year commitment, a measure staff said is intended to address chronic staffing shortages in the police department.
"It's currently listed as $10,000 — that's the sign‑on bonus and it requires a three‑year commitment," the chief said in the council…
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