Public Safety
Dunkirk
Dunkirk Pays $2,370 for Police Officer Physical Testing, Drafting Retention Contract
By The Blackford Ledger
The Blackford Ledger
From the Dunkirk Board of Works meeting on June 22, 2026
The Dunkirk Board of Works approved $2,369.79 for a new police officer's physical agility testing.
The cost prompted a broader discussion about officer retention. A previous officer completed the testing at city expense and then left the department before starting, leaving Dunkirk to absorb the cost. The board is now drafting a contract requiring future officers to commit to a minimum two-year service period, with a repayment provision if they leave early.
Source: Meeting transcript — City of Dunkirk - Board of Works Meeting - June 22, 2026
Some information may be inaccurate due to video audio quality.
TAGS:
Dunkirk Board of Works
police department
physical agility testing
officer retention
service contract