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Pelican Rapids council approves reinstatement of police sergeant position, staff to post internally
Summary
The council approved reinstating a sergeant position in the police department; the chief said the role will be posted internally and the department hopes to return next month with a recommendation to fill the position from existing officers.
The Pelican Rapids City Council on July 9 approved a request from the police chief to reinstate the sergeant rank within the department.
The chief told the council the reinstatement aims to improve leadership, supervision and retention; staff will post the position internally and intends to select from current officers where possible. The chief said he hoped to return to the council with a hiring or promotion recommendation by the next meeting, describing the internal posting and interview process as expected to be brief.
Council members voted in favor of the motion by voice vote. No specific candidate was named at the meeting; the chief described the action as a personnel‑structure decision rather than an immediate appointment.
