(The Center Square) – Ohio communities should find it easier to file the thousands of open police officer positions after Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new law.
The law, which takes effect in three months, allows local police departments to fill vacant civil service positions without “unnecessary” exams and speed up training for new cadets.
“House Bill 44 will expedite the process to get well-trained officers in the field, ultimately increasing the safety of our communities and directly addressing workforce needs,” Rep. Kevin Miller, R-Newark, said in a statement…