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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4B <br /> <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br /> <br />MEETING DATE: January 23, 2017 <br /> <br />TOPIC: Hiring of One Police Officer <br /> <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is requesting council approval to hire one police <br />officer. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />Since the resignation of Kelly McCarthy on October 28, 2016 the police division has been <br />staffed with 26 police personnel. <br /> <br />The Public Safety Department has been engaged in a police officer hiring process to fill this <br />vacancy. This hiring process included: <br />1. Application/Experience Scoring <br />2. Written Exercise Scoring <br />3. Initial Oral Interview <br />4. Supervisor Oral Interview <br />5. Background Investigation <br />6. Medical Examination <br />7. Psychological Examination <br /> <br />This hiring process has been extensive and has identified officer candidates that will continue <br />the proud tradition of providing high quality public safety services. <br /> <br />The 2017 Approved Budget is funded for 27 sworn positions. The hiring of Connor Williams <br />as an officer will bring the Police Division to 27 sworn staff. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Staff recommends the Council approve the hiring of Connor Williams as a Police Officer <br />effective February 13, 2017. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />None