2026 Police Promotional Testing Process
Summary
The commission certified the September hiring process scores into the active eligibility list, the pool the police department draws from to hire new officers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
New officer hires affect the police department's payroll budget, though no specific figure was given.
Residents benefit from continued police hiring, and qualified candidates gain a path to employment.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Sep 28, 2026
The commission certified the September hiring process scores into the active eligibility list, the pool the police department draws from to hire new officers.
Evansville Fire Department Merit Commision - Jul 14, 2026
The Commission was scheduled to pay three raters $1,000 each for their work on lieutenant interviews. It's a $3,000 expense tied to filling lieutenant ranks in the fire department.
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Jun 22, 2026
The merit commission certified the promotional lists for Deputy Chief and Captain, two top ranks in the Evansville Police Department. These lists determine who is eligible for promotion over the next two years.
Evansville Fire Department Merit Commision - Feb 10, 2026
The commission revisited how promotional test scores are weighted against evaluations — a policy question that affects how fairly firefighters can advance through the ranks.
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Feb 9, 2026
The commission reviewed quotes for the written exams, assessment center, and oral interviews that will determine the department's next Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants. This shapes who leads EPD ranks for years to come.
Evansville Fire Department Merit Commision - Jan 13, 2026
The commission discussed how promotional exams should weigh written tests, interviews, seniority, education points, and performance evaluations — a formula that shapes who gets promoted — and how the merit rules align with Indiana Code. Changes here could affect the career paths of every firefighter.
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