Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Recruitment Policy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Police commission refers citizenship‑waiver memo to corporation counsel and HR
Summary
The commission voted to send a memo about waiving the citizenship requirement for police applicants to corporation counsel and HR for review, citing POST guidance and a current candidate; the referral passed by voice vote with one 'no' recorded.
The commission referred a memo from Chief Morello about waiving the citizenship requirement for police applicants to corporation counsel and requested concurrent review by human resources.
Morello explained POST guidance has removed the citizenship requirement in some categories and the department is considering whether to allow permanent legal residents and deferred‑action childhood arrivals to apply. Commissioners discussed legal and implementation implications, background‑check logistics, and whether the issue should be finalized only after legal review. A motion to refer the memo to corporation counsel (and HR) carried by voice vote; one commissioner recorded a 'no.' The commission asked for a prompt turnaround to avoid losing a candidate on the department's list.
Next steps: corporation counsel and HR will review statutory authority, background‑check processes, and the memorandum and report back to the commission.
