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Police to roll out NTN testing May 20; commission eyes PHQ timing and hardship vouchers
Summary
Rolling Meadows police announced an Evergreen testing rollout with the National Testing Network on May 20, 2026. Commissioners debated whether applicants should apply through the City or NTN, when to require NTN's Personal History Questionnaire, and whether hardship vouchers should be allowed.
Police Chief Tony Peluso told the Board that the department plans to roll out the Evergreen testing process using the National Testing Network (NTN) on May 20, 2026. Commissioners discussed whether applicants should apply directly with NTN or through the City and debated the timing of NTN's Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).
Chairman Tom Callard asked commissioners to review NTN's proposed one‑way interview questions for possible edits. Sergeant Mike Katsenios described NTN's Hardship program, which allows the City to issue vouchers to applicants who cannot afford the testing fee; Katsenios said he will investigate program qualifications. The Commission agreed to ask legal counsel whether hardship vouchers must be allowed and what safeguards are needed to ensure non‑discriminatory application.
