In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around changes in the promotional process for the rank of lieutenant within the police department, initiated under Chief Rossi. The meeting revealed that following a complaint, the department implemented a new policy requiring an application and interview process for open lieutenant positions, which was noted to have occurred around late 2023 or early 2024.

Two lieutenant positions were made available, specifically in the investigations and internal affairs divisions, due to retirements and other separations within the department. The meeting highlighted that prior to these changes, there was no formal promotional testing process in place, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of the selection methods used.

Participants in the meeting debated the integrity of the selection panel, which included the chief, deputy chief, and human resources director—individuals who had previously received complaints from department members. Concerns were raised regarding potential biases within this internal panel, with one participant expressing skepticism about the impartiality of the decision-makers involved.

The dialogue also touched on the broader implications of these changes, emphasizing the importance of a fair and competitive process for selecting qualified candidates for leadership roles within the department. The meeting concluded without a definitive resolution on the perceived fairness of the current promotional practices, leaving open questions about the future of the department's hiring and promotion policies.