Attendees listen to a presentation at a recent seminar held by the Othello Police Department to help those considering a career in law enforcement navigate the application process. OPD Chief Phil Schenck said the seminars have produced a good result thus far and may help the department address recruiting challenges facing law enforcement agencies across the state.
January 23, 2023
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Othello PD hosting recruiting seminars
OTHELLO – The Othello Police Department is having a hard time recruiting like other law enforcement agencies across Washington state, OPD Chief Phil Schenck said. However, the agency isn’t taking the issue lightly and is innovating to help new recruits pass muster. “The first (seminar) was on how to get in physical shape. The last one (we held) kind of reiterated that,” Schenck said. “But then we talked about how to do the written test.” ...