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Local police association urges Bakersfield to act as contract expiration strains staffing
Summary
Max Hernandez, president of the Bakersfield Police Officers Association, told the City Council on Nov. 5 the police contract has expired and officers are leaving for higher pay in neighboring agencies.
Max Hernandez, president of the Bakersfield Police Officers Association, told the City Council on Nov. 5 that the department’s labor contract has expired and that officers are beginning to leave for higher pay and better benefits in nearby agencies.
"It’s unbelievable to me and, frankly, unacceptable that this city will allow its contract with police officers to expire," Hernandez said, adding that officers are "ready to leave for better pay and better working conditions." He said departures are increasing and warned the…
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