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Officer resignation prompts discussion of academy recruitment, towing contracts and pay review
Summary
Following Officer Darrell Caldwell’s resignation, Ludlow leaders discussed recruiting a candidate through academy training rather than a lateral hire, the city’s towing contracts, and reviewing police pay rates to aid recruitment and retention.
Police Chief Bart Beck reported to the council that Officer Darrell Caldwell had tendered his resignation. Councilmembers discussed recruiting a candidate to attend the police academy rather than pursuing a lateral hire as a response to the vacancy.
The council also reviewed towing arrangements with companies in Taylor Mill and Erlanger and discussed whether to authorize the mayor to enter a towing contract. City Administrative Officer Scott Smith said the council could authorize the mayor to sign a contract if council chooses to proceed. Mayor Sarah Thompson acknowledged pay rates are under review as part of broader recruitment and retention considerations.
