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Kennett to start entry-level police testing to expand candidate pool
Summary
Chief Holsworth asked council to charge the Civil Service Commission to begin entry‑level testing after a recent officer resignation; council agreed to place the item on the consent agenda so a cadet/civil service recruitment process can begin.
Kennett Borough’s police chief asked council to authorize the Civil Service Commission to conduct entry‑level testing for police officer candidates after a recent resignation, and council agreed to place the request on the consent agenda for formal consideration.
Chief Holsworth said the department will accept applicants who are not already certified officers and, if hired, send qualified candidates to the academy to become certified. He framed the change as a recruitment strategy to expand the candidate pool and encourage qualified local residents to apply.
Council did not take a final vote on a hire tonight; instead members agreed to include the request on the upcoming consent agenda for the next meeting so the Civil Service Commission can begin the testing process.
