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File #: HCC-60-FY22    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 8/31/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/20/2021 Final action: 9/20/2021
Title: Police Promotion Process
Sponsors: City Administrator
Indexes: Contract
Attachments: 1. Police Promotion_09022021111338

Submitted by: Michelle Dunklee

Submitting Department: Police Department

Agenda Section: Consent

 

Item Title:

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Police Promotion Process

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Suggested Action:

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I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for services with Emergency Services Consulting International/Fields Human Capital Division for the development, validation, administration, scoring, and other consulting services relating to the Police Department promotional testing process for the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in the Hyattsville City Police Department for no more than $37,500.00.

 

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Summary Background:

All Police officer promotions above the rank of Private First Class are competitive and involve a written test and/or oral assessment exercise. The last promotional process for the Police department was conducted in 2016. 

 

Next Steps:

Upon approval, contract will be executed.

 

Fiscal Impact:

$37,500.00

 

City Administrator Comments:

Recommend approval. This is a critical component of the advancement process and required to ensure officers are able to advance in their careers. 

 

Community Engagement:

None

 

Strategic Goals:

Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community

 

Legal Review Required?

Pending