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Longwood approves midyear pay increase for police to match regional market
Summary
The City Commission approved a 4.4% salary increase for Longwood police officers, effective March 30, 2025, to improve recruitment and retention amid rising salaries in neighboring agencies; the vote was 5-0.
The Longwood City Commission on Jan. 20 approved a midyear salary adjustment for the Longwood Police Department aimed at improving recruitment and retention. The commission voted 5-0 to increase police compensation funded by a midyear adjustment to the department’s personal-services budget.
Chief David Dowda told commissioners the request responds to “growing difficulty recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers” as neighboring agencies…
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