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10/18/2024 <br />8 <br />STAFFING PLAN <br />EXPANSION OF THE CADET PROGRAM <br />There has been some increased interest in the Cadet program, which has a current authorized <br />strength of two (2). The police department has two cadets, who will complete their college <br />education and the Skills program in 2025. Many police departments are finding most success in <br />a long-term solution, in which potential new officers are identified while still completing their <br />college degrees. The department would pay for part of their education, while also employing <br />them as a Cadet on a part-time basis. Once their education is complete, they would be hired as <br />a full-time police officer. <br />Staff is proposing that this authorized strength be increased to six (6), which will increase our <br />ability to promote more cadet candidates to the police officer position when they have finished <br />their required college education. An evaluation of hourly compensation and incentives should <br />also be conducted to ensure that St. Anthony is consistent with industry standards. <br />STAFFING PLAN <br />HIRING BONUS <br />Staff proposes offering a one-time hiring bonus for entry level officers and for lateral level <br />officers. Half of the bonus would be paid upon successful completion of the field training <br />program and the remaining balance at the end of the one-year probationary period. Each <br />officer would be required to repay this amount if their employment ends either voluntarily <br />or involuntarily within two years of the date of hire. <br />REFERRAL BONUS <br />Staff proposes the offering of a one-time lump sum referral bonus to any current St. Anthony <br />Police Department employee who refers an eligible police officer who applies, is hired, and <br />successfully completes the field training program.