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Brentwood moves toward midyear raise in vehicle allowance and shift premiums to retain officers
Summary
Facing competition from nearby agencies and an average staffing shortfall of about 5.6 officers, Brentwood staff and the police chief proposed raising the sworn vehicle allowance (current $2,400) and increasing evening and midnight shift differentials; commissioners signaled consensus to advance the midyear package for formal drafting.
City staff and Chief Colvin briefed commissioners on recruitment and retention pressures in Brentwood's police department and proposed midyear compensation adjustments aimed at reducing turnover. Staff said the department is losing officers to neighboring jurisdictions offering pay packages that include take-home vehicles and higher starting pay.
Staff presented figures comparing starting wages and allowances across nearby agencies and outlined a two-part midyear proposal: increasing the vehicle allowance…
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