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Officers press town for competitive pay, defined pension as council pledges to negotiate
Summary
A group of town police officers called for higher pay, a defined pension and better benefits to address recruitment and retention; the council signaled support and said it will continue negotiations to find a compromise that balances resident costs and officer needs.
LAKE CLARK SHORES, Fla. — Officers from the Lake Clark Shores Police Department urged the Town Council on Monday to address low pay, the absence of a defined pension and benefit gaps that the officers said are undermining recruitment and retention.
"Right now, Lake Clark Shores is the lowest paid police department out of 26 agencies in Palm Beach County," Officer Dominguez told the council, describing pay and benefit shortfalls and arguing they affect morale and retention: "Officers who dedicate 15, 20, 25, or…
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