Police Merit Commission: October 21, 2024

The Police Merit Commission meeting for the City of Lawrence, Indiana, held on October 21, 2024, focused primarily on personnel hiring and testing procedures for the police department. Key agenda items included approval to hire remaining candidates from the 2024 Session One eligibility list, re-administration of the first written exam, adoption of the Police Aptitude and Character Test (PACT) for the 2024-25 hiring cycle, and initiation of the 2024-25 Session Two hiring process. The commission also discussed scheduling adjustments for upcoming meetings to avoid conflicts with holidays and other public meetings. The meeting emphasized ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and maintaining smooth hiring operations in coordination with the new administration.