Police and Fire Department Civil Service Lists
Summary
The certification of police eligibility lists determines who Allentown can hire as patrol officers and promote to Assistant Chief. It directly affects police staffing levels and department leadership.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Police staffing and promotion prospects, and residents relying on police coverage.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Civil Service Board — November 5, 2026
The certification of police eligibility lists determines who Allentown can hire as patrol officers and promote to Assistant Chief. It directly affects police staffing levels and department leadership.
Civil Service Board — August 7, 2026
The Civil Service Board oversees promotional and eligibility lists for the Allentown Police and Fire Departments to ensure fair and merit-based advancement.
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