Summary
After three years, the city found the $12,000-a-year Wonderlic test didn't reliably predict how police and fire candidates performed. PRADCO's existing testing already covers cognitive ability, so the commission dropped it and freed up recruiting funds.
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Saves the city $12,000 a year in testing contract costs.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers save money; candidates face one less test that wasn't working.
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