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KOMEN RACE Fourth annual event in Ocean City will include 5K competitive and recreational runs, 5K walk and 1-mile fun walk – Page 45
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Summer cop hiring getting problematic partment because of what OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro has described as a “paradigm shift” in the force’s seasonal staffing. During a budget session this week, Buzzuro explained to the City Council that the OCPD’s hiring of summer officers has declined by about a third over the past few years. Only 60 to 70 seasonal cops are lined up for this summer, as opposed to the usual cohort of at least 100. “Our overally failure rate See FULL Page 5
Chief must find way to hire staff, when so many fail tougher test
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Don’t be surprised if you see fewer fresh-faced young cops on the Boardwalk this summer, or if they look a little more seasoned than seasonal police used to be. Although not immediate, changes could be in the works for the Ocean City Police De-
OCFD has part-time woes too By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Whether you chalk it up to federal policy, or the Town of Ocean City’s reaction to federal policy, the bottom line is that the city’s fire department is having a hard time filling its ranks.
Similar to the Ocean City Police Department – although for slightly different reasons – the Ocean City Fire Department is having difficulty finding needed manpower ahead of the summer onslaught. “We had a significant See HOUR Page 11
PUBLIC ART The day before was a rare pretty spring day, while Tuesday’s official unveiling of the “Dance of the Dolphins” sculpture next to the eastern terminus of the Route 90 bridge took place under damp and gloomy skies. Still, the David Turner piece looked good under all circumstances (more on page 21). STEWART DOBSON
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