Following the resignation of East Helena’s last remaining police officer Tuesday, new Mayor Kelly Harris said Thursday that he intends to make rebuilding the depleted force his top priority. Harris said the first step in that effort will be to up the starting salary of EHPD officers from about $45,000 to $62,000 per year, which is higher than the starting salaries offered by both the Helena Police Department and Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Harris also plans to offer hiring bonuses.
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