Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday afternoon on a proposal that would increase hiring bonuses for lateral police officers up to $50,000.
The Seattle City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday afternoon to approve a proposal thatCouncil president Sara Nelson, who sponsored the increase, said the city's current recruitment efforts were not bringing in enough qualified applicants.The city estimates the Seattle Police Department is short between 300 to 350 officers.
Councilmember Tammy Morales, who was the lone 'no' vote, criticized increasing police recruit incentives at a time when the city is facing a $240-million budget shortfall.
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