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What Oakwood police chief said about hiring and race to Newtown Florist Club
Oakwood Police Chief Tim Hatch says his priority is to hire officers who aren’t just trying to cash paychecks but those who want to invest in their community. However, recruiting a more diverse staff has presented challenges.
The police chief sat down with the Newtown Florist Club, Gainesville’s civil rights group, on Monday, March 8, to discuss the hiring process, his thoughts on having a department that mirrors its community and other issues affecting law enforcement.
The meeting was part of the club’s “Public Policy Committee George Floyd Initiative,” which has been ongoing since summer protests and open-air conversations began in 2020.