After months of tenuous debate, the Seattle City Council voted 7-3 to approve a slate in hiring and retention incentives for the Seattle Police Department. FOX13
The Seattle City Council passed a police recruitment and retention plan.After months of tenuous debate, the Seattle City Council voted 7-3 to approve a slate in hiring and retention incentives for theThe plan calls for a hiring bonus of $30,000 for a lateral transfer of an experienced officer into the department, and up to a maximum of $7,500 for a new recruit.
Any officer receiving a hiring bonus must stay with the department at least five years, otherwise they will have to give the money back. The retention aspect of the bill provides more career advancement opportunities and officer wellness programs. There is also a possibility for some officers to work four 10-hour shifts, rather than five 8-hour shifts.
Councilmember Tammy Morales said there are other city departments that are in need of recruiting help and voted no on the measure. She was joined by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Kshama Sawant.
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