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Mulberry reviews police staffing after officer leaves; council discusses wage increases and patrol coverage
Summary
After academy-trained officer RJ took a job at Arma Police Department, the clerk said the city seeks reimbursement for training costs; the council reviewed police chief resumes, arranged sheriff patrol assistance, and discussed raising part-time and full-time police wages.
City Clerk Amy Tucker told the council that RJ, who had graduated the academy, did not return and took a job with the Arma Police Department; she said she had sent documentation and a letter requesting that Arma reimburse Mulberry for training expenses. "She has sent them a letter along with documentation that Arma needs to reimburse Mulberry the expense of training RJ," the transcript states.
The council reviewed three resumes for the Police Chief position; Mayor Randy Jones and TJ Duncan were to make initial contact with candidates before presenting them to the full council. The sheriff agreed to assist with patrols and Alex is working part time; council members discussed the need to look into raising wages for both part-time and full-time officers to improve staffing and retention. No formal wage change was adopted at the meeting.
