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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 24, 2017

Proposed Trump Budget Includes Small Federal Officer Pay Raise

The Trump administration announced plans to recommend a 1.9 percent pay raise for federal workers, including federal officers, to take effect January 2018, according to a budget document and senior budget official.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2017

Backpay Awarded to 25,000 Feds Who Worked During 2013 Shutdown

A federal judge has ruled that around 25,000 federal employees are eligible for compensation from the government for the time they spent working during the 2013 government shutdown.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2017

Incoming Oakland Chief to Get Historically High Pay

Not only will incoming Chief Anne Kirkpatrick have the largest base salary of any top cop in Oakland — at $270,000 — her total compensation package includes a bump for various degrees and other premiums, dictated by an agreement between the Oakland Police Management Association and the city.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2017

Police Union, New York City Agree on Raises and Body Camera Use

The NYPD’s largest police officer union has reached a $1.88 billion tentative deal with the de Blasio administration that increases the average rank-and-file officer’s salary by 11.73 percent and requires all patrol cops to wear body cameras by 2019.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2017

Virginia Legislators Announce Plans to Stem Trooper Exodus with Pay Raise

Starting pay for troopers would rise from $36,200 a year to $43,000 under the agreement struck between the Republicans who control the money committees for both chambers. In addition to the 3 percent raise, existing troopers would see their annual salaries jump by more than $6,700 to keep pace with the new hires.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2016

Federal Salary Council Says Feds Underpaid

The Federal Salary Council recently announced that federal workers earn an average 34.07% less than their private sector counterparts.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2016

GA Governor Plans Big Boost in State Officer Pay, Revamp of Police Training

Gov. Nathan Deal proposed Thursday a 20% pay increase for state law enforcement officers and an overhaul of police training to include more courses on use of force and community policing.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2016

Memphis to Pay $500 Bonus in Attempt to Keep Officers

The city of Memphis will pay police officers a $500 bonus in August to help curb an exodus that has left the city short more than 400 officers, and will offer incentives to boost recruitment, according to an internal city memo sent out Monday.

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Articlesby James A. JancewiczApril 7, 2016

How To Motivate Law Enforcement Officers

With the challenges facing our country, highly motivated law enforcement officers and respected law enforcement agencies are needed now more than ever in our communities. Motivated officers with strong ethics are the most important elements in the long-term success of a law enforcement agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2016

Indiana State Police Face "Crisis," as Troopers Leave for Higher Pay at Other Agencies

Indiana State Police say troopers are leaving the agency for higher paying jobs in law enforcement.

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