North Miami plans to look more closely at new hires after the recent suspension of an employee following his arrest. Acting Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime has recommended that the city manager conduct full background checks on all employees hired in the past two years. The recommendation came days after MarcAnthony Tulloch, the city’s purchasing manager, was suspended without pay following his arrest on charges of third-degree grand theft and official misconduct. “I am troubled by the recent events that have transpired and insist that we take immediate action,” Bien-Aime said in the memo.

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