The Kilmarnock Town Council takes steps to fill vacant law enforcement positions. According to the Rappahannock Record the Town Council implemented a new recruiting package which includes a $5,000 signing bonus. The base salary is $43,000 for non-certified candidates and $45,000 for certified candidates. The $5,000 bonus would be paid in two installments. The council also plans to develop a compensation plan to increase base wages for existing officers.