Panel recommends Sergeant Smith as next police chief for city Panel evaluated candidates and selected Sergeant Smith for police chief role.

Sergeant Smith is poised to become St. Helens' next police chief after an impressive evaluation by a panel of experts!

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St. Helens budget supports 24-hour police coverage amid staff shortages Chief Hoke confirms budget will maintain 24-hour police coverage with minimal overtime costs.

St. Helens is facing tough budget decisions, but Chief Hogue believes 24-hour police coverage can be maintained with a strategic plan despite staffing shortages.

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City budget faces $1M shortfall without $13.70 fee for police funding City officials estimate $1M budget reduction if police fee is eliminated

A proposed $13.70 fee could be the key to avoiding a shocking $1 million shortfall in St. Helens' police budget—will the city choose to prioritize public safety?

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Saint Helens Council holds hearing on controversial zoning change for police station Council discusses potential conflicts of interest during zoning change hearing for police station.

A heated public hearing in St. Helens reveals potential conflicts of interest as the city council debates a controversial zoning change for a police station.

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Community discusses lawsuit allegations against Chief Hoag and police coverage decisions Community members address lawsuit claims and police coverage changes under Chief Hoag's leadership.

In a heated City Council session, residents are urged to scrutinize lawsuit allegations against Acting Chief Hoag while he defends crucial police coverage decisions.

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Dustin King urges Salem City Council to support Chief Hogue's leadership Dustin King advocates for Chief Hogue to lead Salem Police Department amid ethical concerns.

Community members are demanding accountability from the St. Helens Police Department as former officer Dustin King highlights serious ethical concerns and calls for strong leadership from Chief Hogue.

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