Police Merit Commission: August 26, 2024

The Police Merit Commission meeting for the City of Lawrence, Indiana, held on August 26, 2024, primarily focused on amending the number of police officer vacancies from two to three. The amendment was unanimously approved. There were no additional comments from the chief or citizen comments, and no new business was presented. The commission also discussed scheduling, noting the cancellation of the September 9th meeting and the adjustment of the October meeting date due to Indigenous Day. The meeting was brief and procedural, with emphasis on staffing needs within the police department.