OCEAN CITY – As recruitment efforts conclude, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said he remains confident the resort will have adequate coverage ahead of the summer season.
On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the town’s Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts.
For decades, the OCPD has enhanced its workforce with seasonal officers and public safety aides (PSAs) during the summer. And while officials have been vocal about recruitment challenges in recent months, Buzzuro told commission members Monday he remains optimistic heading into the summer season.
“All in all, it’s a challenging environment,” he said. “But we are going to be at an acceptable level.”
As of the March testing date, OCPD reported having 115 seasonal officer applicants, with 49 total failures, 26 conditional hires and 17 remaining in the process.
Key phrases used by the chief: ..”he remains confident the resort will have adequate coverage..”
…”that the number of seasonal officer applicants was significantly less than in years past..”
Then Terry said: “I actually think the police are the ones in better shape,”
Phrases to look back at this fall. Chief with confidence but noting recruit efforts are less…and Terry on the record again uttering what he “thinks”.
I see what you did there – HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.