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The Freeport Civil Service Commission met May 6, 2026, approved the April 1 minutes, and voted to recommend that Police Chief Jennifer Howell consider alternative promotional assessment centers for police promotions. Commissioners reviewed template rules (City of Alvin) for promotional source materials and military accommodations, and requested existing department rules and ordinances from staff for the next meeting.
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The commission asked the police chief to explore using multi-part assessment centers — combined interviews, written tests, exercises and similar methods — instead of relying solely on exam scores or seniority. Police officers would have to vote to approve any alternative system before the commission could adopt it. The commission also asked city and department leaders to provide current rules and policies so it can draft local promotion and leave rules.
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