Summary
Six new officers were sworn in, a first for the department's size, funded partly by the voter-approved millage. The department is still short of its 86-officer goal with retirements expected this year.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staffing is supported by the police millage, with officer pay and equipment funded from the police budget.
Residents get faster response and more officers patrolling the city.
People who need urgent police help could be hurt by slower response times, and current officers may face heavier workloads.
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City Commission — May 11, 2026
Six new officers were sworn in, a first for the department's size, funded partly by the voter-approved millage. The department is still short of its 86-officer goal with retirements expected this year.
Kentwood Police Department works to address staffing issues
Kentwood Police Department works to address staffing issues WZZM13.com
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