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Long Prairie council votes 3–2 to end Officer Lateshia Harden’s probation and make her full-time

City of Long Prairie City Council · August 13, 2025
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Summary

The Long Prairie City Council voted 3–2 on Aug. 13 to remove Officer Lateshia Harden from her six-month probation and appoint her as a full-time officer; council members expressed desire for her to take overnight shifts and attend upcoming DARE training.

The Long Prairie City Council voted to remove Officer Lateshia Harden from her six-month probationary period and make her a full-time officer. Council Member Clint Krueger moved the motion, which Council Member JoAnn Schroeder seconded; the roll call vote was Perez—Yes, Kreemer—No, Gripne—No, Krueger—Yes, Schroeder—Yes and the motion carried.

Council members discussed additional training and shift coverage before and after the decision. The record notes council interest in having Harden take on some overnight shifts to expose her to differing duties, and that she is enrolled to be the future DARE officer with training scheduled in September. The action was recorded during new business and the council formally adopted the motion on the Aug. 13 agenda.