Consider approval to amend City Council Policy 3-1-4, Muskogee Police Department Recruiting and Hiring Incentives, or take other necessary action. (Johnny Teehee)
BACKGROUND:
In January 2019, City Council approved City Council Policy 3-1-4 to begin an incentive program that paid CLEET certified officers $10,000 .00 and non-certified officers $5,000.00. The Muskogee Police Department would like to change this policy to $15,000 for Cleet Certified and $0 for non-certified. This change is an attempt to get trained officers on the street faster due to workforce shortages.
The amended Sections are attached to this agenda item.
The employee agreement that is listed as Exhibit A needs to be amended to show the new dollar amount of $15,000 for a certified candidate and remove the language for a non-certified candidate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommend approval of City Council 3-1-4, Muskogee Police Department Recruiting and Hiring Incentives Policy.