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Trent Woods police cite hiring challenges; board asks finance to price take‑home vehicle option
Summary
Chief Tony W. Lee told the board June 3, 2025, the police department is still seeking a full‑time officer and suggested allowing take‑home vehicles to attract applicants; the board asked the finance officer to estimate costs for discussion at the next meeting.
Chief of Police Tony W. Lee told the Board of Commissioners on June 3 that the department continues its search for a full‑time police officer and is maintaining 24‑hour service for the community. Lee said relatively few applicants had applied and suggested that permitting officers to take Town vehicles home could be an additional recruitment incentive, because high local housing costs make it difficult for candidates to live in Trent Woods.
"It is an additional incentive and could possibly draw more interest to the job," Chief Lee said, explaining that the current policy allows take‑home vehicles only for officers who reside in Trent Woods. The board directed Finance Officer Brenda Reece to research estimated costs of a take‑home vehicle program and scheduled the topic for the next board meeting for further discussion.
