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Seattle Police Scrap Hiring Bonuses | Seattle News
Seattle’s police department is scrapping its lucrative hiring bonuses—up to $50K for experienced officers—starting September 1, citing budget concerns and unexpectedly stable staffing. While applicants who submit before August 31 still qualify, the move has sparked backlash from the police union, which argues it undermines recruitment efforts amid a critical shortage: the force is short 273 officers from its target of 1,250. The mayor’s office says retention is stronger than expected, but union president Kent Loux calls the decision reckless, especially given the lingering effects of the…
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