Changes Ahead for the Yankton Police Department

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Some major changes coming to the Yankton Police Department.
City Manager Amy Leon says there will be a transition in leadership…

Harris joined the Yankton Police Department in July of 2018.

Leon says they will also have several openings to fill among the ranks…

The city commission agreed to increase pay for police officers late last year. Leon says that help them be more competitive…

Leon says police have been successful in filling several positions with recent graduates of Mount Marty University.

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