What is the status of Lexington's current police promotion lists?

The Civil Service lists for promotion to Captain, Lieutenant and Sergeant have all expired. The 2019 Annual Town Meeting voted to leave the Commonwealth's Civil Service system and this was certified in the summer of 2019. Our last Civil Service list (Sergeant) expired in July 2020. View the list of all valid promotional lists for all communities in the Civil Service.

A new assessment center for Lieutenant was given on November 17 and 18, 2020. We anticipate a new assessment center for Sergeant in May 2021, and for Captain/Chief in November 2021.

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1. How is advancement handled within the Department?
2. What types of exams do officers need to pass as part of the hiring process?
3. Do officers have the opportunity to advance within the Department?
4. What is the procedure for investigating candidates' background and any prior complaints against them before hiring?
5. What steps are we taking to recruit persons of color to the Lexington Police Department?
6. What is the status of Lexington's current police promotion lists?