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YPD reports command-level vacancies, two lateral hires and academy recruits
Summary
Chief Anderson told the commission the department has roughly six vacancies, mainly at command rank, two lateral hires completing background checks, and two recruits in the police academy; commissioners asked for follow-up on hiring progress.
The police chief told YPAC that the department currently has about six vacancies concentrated in command positions, while two lateral hires are finishing background checks and two recruits are in academy training. "We do have roughly 6 vacancies in the department," Chief Anderson said during the report.
Chief Anderson and commissioners said the vacancies are not primarily in road patrol but in supervisory ranks — the department described those openings as vacancies for officers with time-in-grade and experience to serve as sergeants or lieutenants. The chief said recruitment efforts include interviewing candidates for an upcoming academy in October and pursuing lateral hires.
Commissioners requested continued updates on recruitment and background-screening progress so they can track whether staffing shortfalls affect response capacity or require budget adjustments.
