The Board reviewed draft rule changes that would expand and modernize police hiring, including continuous hiring, a larger applicant pool, and more flexibility in how candidates are managed. The proposed changes still need City Council approval and a City Code amendment before they can take effect.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Hiring process update and police personnel actions

The Board advanced a new hiring and testing process, discussed using National Testing Network for promotional testing, and approved police personnel changes including releasing one officer from probation and approving a new lateral list.

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Briefing

Jan 23, 2026

Police and fire hiring update

The Board reviewed National Testing Network’s hiring and promotional services, including testing, background checks, psychological evaluations, and online candidate management, and then approved an updated police lateral list with two added candidates.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Police hiring process under review

The Board reviewed possible changes to Police Department hiring tools, including comparisons between NTN and PST, but did not make a final selection. The Board also approved Officer Timothy Guza’s completion of probationary status.

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