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Delray commission hears calls to shore up police pay and leadership as chief steps down
Summary
Commissioners and public speakers described high attrition in the Delray Beach Police Department, debated extensions to the DROP retirement option and discussed contract strategy; interim leadership was praised while several commissioners urged faster, substantive action on retention and compensation.
The Delray Beach City Commission on June 17 heard sustained public and commissioner concern about police staffing, pension structure and recent leadership turnover.
During public comment, members of the Police Benevolent Association and community advocates described the DROP program and recommended changes intended to retain officers. "The DROP stands for the deferred retirement option programme. It's currently available for 5 years to any officer who wishes to retire but remain working," Paul Cannon, a member of the police advisory board, told the commission. Cannon said the…
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