Topeka and its police union couldn't agree on a contract. Now they're heading to mediation

Topeka and its police union couldn't agree on a contract. Now they're heading to mediation.
Blaise Mesa, Topeka Capital-Journal
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Topeka police arrested a man after a shooting committed late Monday.
Topeka and the police union failed to reach a contract even after extending the bargaining deadline by about two weeks. 
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The city and union will now head to mediation.
“Police departments across the nation are facing staff shortages at record levels,” said Charles Wilson, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3, in a Tuesday evening press release. “Topeka is not alone on this issue and we are recruiting from the same applicant pool as other comparable cities and counties. We must maintain a competitive wage compensation package to recruit, hire and retain qualified police officers to protect our citizens and the community."

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