Maywood board reallocates part‑time police funds to hire one full‑time officer
April 01, 2026 | Maywood, Cook County, Illinois
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The Village of Maywood on June 8 approved MPD Proposal #08 to address hiring difficulties for part‑time officers by reallocating funds to hire one full‑time police officer.
According to the meeting minutes, staff recommended using two of the three part‑time officer expenditures in budget line 01‑40‑40100 to hire one full‑time officer. Trustee A. Sanchez moved to approve the recommendation and Trustee A. Peppers seconded. The motion carried with the mayor and all trustees voting yes.
The minutes record the board's decision and the budget line referenced but do not provide the proposed officer's salary, anticipated hire date, or additional staffing details. Implementation was described as a staff recommendation; the minutes do not list specific next steps or timetable for recruitment.
The board also discussed other agenda items that evening, but the police staffing motion was resolved by unanimous roll call.
According to the meeting minutes, staff recommended using two of the three part‑time officer expenditures in budget line 01‑40‑40100 to hire one full‑time officer. Trustee A. Sanchez moved to approve the recommendation and Trustee A. Peppers seconded. The motion carried with the mayor and all trustees voting yes.
The minutes record the board's decision and the budget line referenced but do not provide the proposed officer's salary, anticipated hire date, or additional staffing details. Implementation was described as a staff recommendation; the minutes do not list specific next steps or timetable for recruitment.
The board also discussed other agenda items that evening, but the police staffing motion was resolved by unanimous roll call.
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