City of Salem

The board discussed old business regarding the current status of sergeant and patrolman testing. The discussion addressed concerns related to existing officers potentially seeking external employment and the timeline required for background checks relative to police academy enrollment. Additionally, the board entered an executive session before adjourning the meeting.

The board discussed and approved the initial eligibility roster for the rank of Sergeant. Additionally, the board authorized the Chief of Police to initiate the hiring process for a new patrolman following a resignation from the department.

The Board of Police Commissioners discussed and approved the payment of advertising bills for the patrolman's recruitment tests. During the executive session, the Board evaluated sergeant testing scores and ultimately decided to keep the original scores as they stand. Additionally, the Board reviewed and rejected a proposal to engage an independent third-party firm for scoring test results and addressed administrative actions regarding a patrol candidate.

The board conducted an executive session and subsequently returned to open session to formally approve the amended final eligibility roster for the sergeant position, which included the specific candidate scores.

The commission reviewed the treasurer's report and discussed several business items, including upcoming school student visits to the one-room schoolhouse and museum, the discovery of historical artifacts, and future guest speaker ideas. Additionally, the commission planned the upcoming cemetery tour, including ticket pricing and potential historical figures to feature, and discussed preparations for the American 250 Celebration dinner, including ticket sale dates and promotional strategies for public displays.