At the same June 15, 2026 meeting, the East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will also consider, discuss, and take necessary action on staffing needs for the Police Department, including a status review of candidates. This shows the city is assessing police staffing levels and recruitment progress, potentially leading to new hires or reallocations. Although the agenda does not provide details on positions or counts, the active staffing review suggests upcoming needs in pre-employment testing, psychological evaluations, background checks, academy or in-service training, and uniforms/gear for new officers. Vendors offering law enforcement recruitment support, training programs, or officer equipment can use this timing to align proposals with the department’s post-meeting staffing plans.

Agenda item #4 explicitly covers Police Department staffing needs and candidate status review at the...