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Orange County police announce starting pay increase, prioritize prevention and wellness for 2026
Summary
An Orange County Police Department representative announced that starting pay will rise to just over $90,000 effective 07/01/2026 and outlined four 2026 priorities: crime prevention, transportation safety, community engagement and employee wellness and development.
Unidentified Speaker, a representative of the Orange County Police Department, said the department will raise its starting salary effective 07/01/2026 to "just over $90,000," calling the increase a key part of recruitment efforts.
The speaker opened by praising the department's personnel, saying "the success of our agency is solely due to the wonderful people that make up our ranks," and framed the pay change and other supports as efforts to sustain and improve service to the community.
The announcement came as part of a short address that listed four primary initiatives for…
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