For the first time since 1948, the Lubbock Police Department is off the Civil Service system (at least partly) for recruiting and retaining police officers. That gives the city greater flexibility to hire new officers – rewards officers who stay in shape and – if all goes to plan – eventually delivers faster response times to the public.
The City Council unanimously approved a one-year “meet and confer” agreement with the Lubbock Professional Police Association (LPPA) Tuesday.
“Meet and confer” – described in state law – authorizes police officers (or firefighters) to negotiate a deal for salaries and other issues with the city. (We described it in more detail in this story.)…