Kent council approves lateral hiring and retention bonus grant for police

Natalie Wolford/The Portager

Kent council approves lateral hiring and retention bonus grant for police

- Owen MacMillan

The City of Kent will initiate a “lateral transfer” hiring program for employees after city council unanimously approved the measure on Aug. 3.

Kent Police Chief Nick Shearer championed the program, arguing that it would help his department become more competitive in recruiting experienced officers.

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