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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Jefferson City’s Public Safety Committee unanimously voted Thursday morning to move forward with hiring incentives for police officers and communications operators.

The proposal will now go to the city council for approval. If approved, the Jefferson City Police Department plans to start offering the following incentives in March:

  • $10,000 for POST-certified officers;
  • $5,000 for non-POST-certified officers;
  • $5,000 for experienced communications operators; and,
  • $2,500 for communications operators with no prior experience…