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Cleburne is ditching the age cap for new police recruits, opening the door for older career-changers to join the force. It’s a major shift that could help the department fill empty spots and bring more life experience to the streets.
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The cost of administering these exams and maintaining eligibility lists is part of the standard operating budget for the police and fire departments.
The community benefits from having a fully staffed and qualified public safety force.
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The commission is managing the hiring and promotion pipelines for the police and fire departments. This ensures that our emergency services are fully staffed with qualified professionals.
The city is using hiring bonuses to attract experienced police officers to fill open positions.
A resident expressed concerns about a specific police officer's history and the transparency of the internal affairs process.
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