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Wadsworth police near authorized strength; recruitment continues to fill two FTO slots
Summary
Wadsworth Police reported an authorized strength of 34 officers and current staffing of 32 (two in field training). The department said one new officer will begin April 6 and first‑round interviews for the final vacancy are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Wadsworth Police Department told the Safety Committee that the department is authorized for 34 full‑time officers and currently has 32 in post, with two officers undergoing field‑training officer (FTO) programs. The report states an additional officer is scheduled to start on April 6.
Police said first‑round interviews for the 34th position will be conducted in the next two weeks using candidates from the existing civil‑service list. The monthly recap also notes a completed K9 vehicle upfit that should go into service “within a couple of weeks,” signaling readiness for expanded patrol operations.
The staffing update appears alongside broader public‑safety items on the agenda, including fire/EMS staffing and dispatch recruitment. The police report did not list names of candidates or give a firm date for the final hire beyond the April start for the newest officer.
