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Residents and advisory board urge quick resolution of police contract as car thefts and understaffing worry community
Summary
Residents described a recent string of stolen cars and urged the commission to finalize a contract and pay package that will retain officers; the police advisory board chair and public commenters said understaffing and pay gaps are driving experienced officers away and harming response and community policing.
Several residents and the police advisory board chair urged the City Commission to finalize a fair contract for the Delray Beach Police Department, citing a shortfall in competitive pay and several recent vehicle thefts in residential neighborhoods.
Why it matters: Speakers said understaffing and pay differentials with neighboring agencies are causing departures of trained officers, straining response capacity…
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