"It s about removing barriers and processes so we can choose the best from a small pool of candidates who are applying to many agencies in the region," said Seattle City Council.
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As Seattle s recruitment efforts fail to match the number of police officers leaving the department, the goal of a new bill is to make it easier for more people to send in applications.