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Minneapolis Police Offering Big Perk For New Community Service Officers: Free Tuition

"I think it's a great opportunity and a great way for us to try and rebuild the department," Chief Brian O'Hara said.

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"If you have a desire to serve the people of Minneapolis and you are of good character, Minneapolis police wants you to be a community service officer," Chief O'Hara said.
"If you have a desire to serve the people of Minneapolis and you are of good character, Minneapolis police wants you to be a community service officer," Chief O'Hara said. (CBS)

By Reg Chapman, CBS Minnesota:

MINNEAPOLIS — The largest police department in Minnesota is looking for hundreds of new officers and 911 operators.

Minneapolis police hope to hire more than 200 public safety workers to fill their depleted ranks.

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