Police union presents multi-article pay-and-benefits package, cites retention needs

Jun 11, 2026

Union negotiators presented a contract proposal that they said would yield roughly a 13% pay increase for many patrol ranks over four years, shift longevity and certification pay to percentage-based milestones, expand holiday premium pay (including Easter Sunday), and advance retirement/deferred-compensation options to boost retention.

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Union negotiators and city officials met to review a multi-article police contract proposal that the union said is focused on recruiting and keeping officers, particularly early-career patrol personnel.

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