Patrol officer hiring
Summary
Two patrol officer candidates were reviewed and both removed from the hiring process, meaning the Police Department continues to search for new officers. Staffing levels for patrols may be affected while recruiting continues.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
No one benefits directly yet; residents gain when qualified officers are ultimately hired.
The two rejected candidates lose their path forward in the department's hiring process.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Police and Fire Commission - Nov 5, 2026
The commission will review background investigations of patrol officer candidates, a key step in the police hiring process. These reviews typically happen in closed session to protect candidate privacy.
Police and Fire Commission - Jun 30, 2026
Two patrol officer candidates were reviewed and both removed from the hiring process, meaning the Police Department continues to search for new officers. Staffing levels for patrols may be affected while recruiting continues.
Police and Fire Commission - May 28, 2026
The Police and Fire Commission screened three patrol officer candidates and decided who advances in the hiring process. This affects staffing levels for the Green Bay Police Department's patrol division.
Police and Fire Commission - May 7, 2026
The Commission dropped the EQi emotional-intelligence assessment from entry-level officer hiring, changing how future recruits are screened.
Police and Fire Commission - Jan 8, 2026
The Commission screened six Patrol Officer candidate backgrounds: two candidates withdrew, two were removed, and two advanced in the hiring process — part of ongoing police staffing efforts.
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