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🌱 How Hamilton keeps its police force staffed amid a regional hiring crunch

Hamilton, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Hamilton keeps its police force staffed amid a regional hiring crunch

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A river recruiting battle: The challenges the Mississippi brings to law enforcement (wgem.com) — Hamilton’s police chief says the department depends on flexible residency rules, allowing officers to live up to 60 miles away so the city can keep a full-time force despite tough regional competition for recruits. The story compares pay, hiring trends, and new policies across nearby river communities, while highlighting how Illinois laws and politics may affect Hamilton’s ability to attract qualified officers.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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