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The Gainesville police union felt like it received a slap in the face after trying to negotiate with the city Friday night, a union spokesperson said.
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The Gainesville police union felt like it received a slap in the face after trying to negotiate with the city Friday night, a union spokesperson said.
The Gainesville Police Department building is located at 545 NW 8th Ave.
Gainesville Police Department currently has 22 vacancies for officers as contract negotiations for officers on the force are underway. The city and police union are meeting today, and salaries and benefits are on the table.
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