Summary
A striking number of candidates didn't show up for recent fire and police promotional exams — up to eight no-shows for one test, and zero police cadet candidates passed. High no-show rates can slow hiring and promotion pipelines for public safety jobs.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Candidates who did show up and passed can now advance in fire and police hiring.
⚠️Who could be affected
Departments may face slower hiring when candidates skip exams.
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